Great video as usual. One thing if I may. in your estimate of time, 2 things that aren't being taken into account. 1. designing and getting the file ready for engraving. And 2. While items are being engraved, you can use that time to be designing other things and earning more money. Whether it is files to be sold or files to be used.
Another way to avoid burn marks is to tape off the surface with painter's tape before the burn or if you do a lot of stuff or anything large, get a cold lamnator (just a roller really), they're fairly cheap- that's the best way I've found to totally eliminate burns. Love this stuff- nice vid!
I am using the Longer Ray5 10 W laser and I want to do Slate coasters. I saw a gentleman on of course UA-cam who was using the same machine but only a 5 W. I was wondering if you knew that if mine would do of course the same thing but twice as fast? He could do a finish one in 25 min. I want to know if I could do 2 in the same amount of time?
Mass production I would start by making to order, you’ll quickly discover which breeds are more popular. Then you can start cutting those ahead of time. As far as names, I would create a jog that held the finished piece in place and use that to personalize.
I just bought a laser cutter/engraver. Watching makers channels for ideas it's kind of interesting how many laser folks makers logo have the circular saw blade feature as part of their logo
tahnks for the vid! is tehre any way to purchase one of these bundles, say the ornaments, and just slightly edit them to make them coasters (circles) instead of ornoments with the little added circle up top?
That's where perfectionism comes in handy. It can be debilitating, but other times it's an asset. The best people at their trade make whatever it is look high quality. The best quality laser cut products don't look like laser cut projects.
@@BuildDadBuild do you know how long it would take to cut this with the 40w s1? Only four an hour on a 20w sounds terrible. I am new to lasers and getting mine on the 8th. I don't have a reference for knowing if twice the power yields half the time (so I would get 8 an hour on the 40w?). I got all the bells and whistles and thinking maybe I should have just gone up to professional level even though I've never used one before but that seems folly until you know if you're going to be able to do well in this market locally. Thank you sir!
Thanks for this video. I'm a singer/songwriter and author who hasn't branched out yet, so most of the time I'm broke. So It would be great to earn money from laser products to tide me over until I hit the BIG TIME.
So these designs you sell. Will we receive a license to use them to present to Etsy or anyone else who files a claim against us? I’m more than happy to pay for designs. These are great. Just wanting to have assurance the designs can be marketed online and are licensed so even UA-cam can’t say I’m using something without permission as I upload files to advertise my stuff on there for the website. Thanks.
The F1 will do these. Just be aware that the edges will not be perpendicular to the face because the laser fires from the center ( laser fires: /\ ; versus gantry style: || ). The angle will be slight and flipping the back piece will make them look more intentionally rounded. I hope that helps.
Man, I need to get back to using my laser. Are you still using the same software or is there a better website now because I’m looking into getting some better software if it’s available
I signed up for Facebook using my real name, real email. I got to the part where you upload an avatar and before I could even choose an avatar I was immediately banned. There was a button to click to appeal, so I did. The ban was upheld. I never even posted a single thing on Facebook.
@@BuildDadBuild Yeah. And there's no way to contact anybody at Facebook that I've found. I'm not sure I would join now even if they "let" me. Scratch that, I wouldn't join now even if they let me because I did appeal the ban and it was upheld. They also don't give me any reason why I was banned. I'm just a senior citizen trying to create some stuff with a laser engraver. I'm not a threat to anything, except maybe my wallet.
Same thing happened to me. I signed up to use the Marketplace to sell laser etched items and was banned the next day for posting inappropriate posts but I never even signed back in or posted anything. Now I know why people hate Fakebook.
@@thecentralscrutinizerr set up an alternate email and try again but use your mom's maiden name or something instead. Facebook is ran by lunatics and they have no basic or common sense to them. You can technically create a fb account for every email you have set up. So, multiple accounts. It's how many get around bans by idiots.
Couple of points you are missing. 1) Fonts being used for commercial products need to be licensed for such use. That also goes for designs found on the interwebs. 2) Your $2178 is for producing hundreds and hundreds of cut products. Which is a lot of hydro, time, materials, and mainly a lot of wear and tear on your machine. For $2178 a month. You sure spin it good though.
@@BuildDadBuild you have knowledge, your videos are informative. BUT, you are useless. Become a good human being. You don't have consciousness to help. I hope you recover soon from this mental illness. Now, HIGHLIGHT THIS !!
Really love your channel! Greetings from Austria! I own a xTool D1 10W laser and everything is taking ages to build. Maybe you could share some thoughts which bring the machine time and your personal time into the pricing calculation? Just saying, your mentioned turnover is great but not if you need to quit your job for that 🙂
Anything you can make with a laser cutter, there are thousands of others who can make the same. The only thing you can make are coasters, ornaments and other useless items that you can't sell for more than $1 and nobody wants.
The same could be said for every business. Restaurant, artist, carpenter, etc. When my teacher used to say it’s already been done. My reply was. Yes but it’s not been done by me. The difference is you. My dad preached the same message and he never accomplished anything. I have failed over and over in my life. But I keep getting up and moving forward. But my kids will always win because I have taught them they can do anything if they are willing to work hard at it. The difference in one person making it and another not is the idea of how badly they want it to work and willing to work. Hope you find that peace in your life. Don’t listen to those who told you it wouldn’t work. You havnt tried it. It hasn’t been done by you. Keep on trucking.
Great video as usual.
One thing if I may. in your estimate of time, 2 things that aren't being taken into account.
1. designing and getting the file ready for engraving.
And 2. While items are being engraved, you can use that time to be designing other things and earning more money. Whether it is files to be sold or files to be used.
Only if you can multitask, not recommended to leave a laser running unattended.
I hear that for sure!
I try to minimize the scortch by lowering my power and going to multipass yeah it adds time but the product somes out clean
I just clean off the scorch with alcohol. Sooooo much faster.
Another way to avoid burn marks is to tape off the surface with painter's tape before the burn or if you do a lot of stuff or anything large, get a cold lamnator (just a roller really), they're fairly cheap- that's the best way I've found to totally eliminate burns. Love this stuff- nice vid!
or buy masking tape designed for that purpose.
I am using the Longer Ray5 10 W laser and I want to do Slate coasters. I saw a gentleman on of course UA-cam who was using the same machine but only a 5 W. I was wondering if you knew that if mine would do of course the same thing but twice as fast? He could do a finish one in 25 min. I want to know if I could do 2 in the same amount of time?
Best thing you can do is run a speed and power grid to get an idea for ideal settings.
Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this video!!!! I'm new to the engraving game and you've just given me a leap forward!!!!!
Awesome!
Love your video.
When mass producing how do you decide which dog breed is going to sell and dog name? Thank you.
Mass production I would start by making to order, you’ll quickly discover which breeds are more popular. Then you can start cutting those ahead of time.
As far as names, I would create a jog that held the finished piece in place and use that to personalize.
I just bought a laser cutter/engraver. Watching makers channels for ideas it's kind of interesting how many laser folks makers logo have the circular saw blade feature as part of their logo
Maybe because they are primarily woodworkers that happened to get a laser. 🤦♂
Where did you get the big sheet of walnut?
ocoochhardwoods.com/
ok great TY that's where I get mine too @@BuildDadBuild
Thanks for your helpful tips! Just starting with lasers and your videos really help.
Awesome!
Are you using 70/30 IPA or closer to 90%?
70
I'm new to the laser engraver world - this was an awesome video and also very good resources for me to check out
Not being able to get wide blue painters tape here, I have used cheap sticker paper. It does the job and comes in A4 sheets and I can see it on wood!
tahnks for the vid! is tehre any way to purchase one of these bundles, say the ornaments, and just slightly edit them to make them coasters (circles) instead of ornoments with the little added circle up top?
Once you have the files you can alter them as you wish.
If your selling them how do you know what names to put on?
You take orders. When the customer orders, they give you the names.
@@BuildDadBuild Great. New to this. I just got a XTool M1 can you make these on that? Thanks
Is there a time limit on discount codes? The Homestyle one doesn’t work. Thanks!
Email me: nick@builddadbuild.com
How to make money with a laser cutter? Sell the design files. Craft fairs are saturated with laser engraving and cut stuff where I live.
Not so much at the fairs and festivals I've attended.
That's where perfectionism comes in handy. It can be debilitating, but other times it's an asset.
The best people at their trade make whatever it is look high quality. The best quality laser cut products don't look like laser cut projects.
Thanks. Eyeballs and brain soaking it all up.....
I have a 100W CO2 Laser and made a lot of stuff but i didnt start to sell the stuff yet
what type of plexi should I use to make a eye safe enclosure for my desktop lasers?
Laser safe plexiglass.
What if I am using Xtool D1 Pro laser? I noticed the files are set up for Glowforge.
They still work.
what laser head did you use? 1.5, 2, 2,5 or 4 in?
2
Great video, what would you recommend for a beginner’s laser cutting machine?
xTool S1 is the new go to. Review coming soon.
xTool:
store.xtool.com/?ref=RyzFeVwU5QGEQ
Promo Code: BDB10 for 10% off
@@BuildDadBuild do you know how long it would take to cut this with the 40w s1? Only four an hour on a 20w sounds terrible. I am new to lasers and getting mine on the 8th. I don't have a reference for knowing if twice the power yields half the time (so I would get 8 an hour on the 40w?). I got all the bells and whistles and thinking maybe I should have just gone up to professional level even though I've never used one before but that seems folly until you know if you're going to be able to do well in this market locally. Thank you sir!
How do you spell that extension?
What?
The extension that you are using to find the selling stats on etsy, I could not catch the name.
@@mikeledee8786it's in the description
could you do a review of the Monport Onyx 55W laser? cant seem to find any reviews or much info on it.
Have them send me one!
Is the website down guys
Thanks for this video. I'm a singer/songwriter and author who hasn't branched out yet, so most of the time I'm broke. So It would be great to earn money from laser products to tide me over until I hit the BIG TIME.
So these designs you sell. Will we receive a license to use them to present to Etsy or anyone else who files a claim against us?
I’m more than happy to pay for designs. These are great. Just wanting to have assurance the designs can be marketed online and are licensed so even UA-cam can’t say I’m using something without permission as I upload files to advertise my stuff on there for the website.
Thanks.
Sure thing
Where do you get your 1/8 walnut?
ocoochhardwoods.com/
Do you have any videos on EverBee?
No
The red white tumblers aren’t for sale anymore, any ideas on where else they might exist ?
No
Promo code is not working at HomeStyle Customs?
That's weird. Maybe give it a second and try again. I know it's working.
If it still doesn't work email me nick@builddadbuild.com
But where are you buying your plywood?
ocoochhardwoods.com/
Great video. Some great stuff here.
Thanks for the help, goofiness and all is appreciated lol
Do you think they would work with an xTOOL F1?
The F1 will do these. Just be aware that the edges will not be perpendicular to the face because the laser fires from the center ( laser fires: /\ ; versus gantry style: || ). The angle will be slight and flipping the back piece will make them look more intentionally rounded. I hope that helps.
Sure
@@drewmihelich3232 Thank You
@@BuildDadBuild Thank You
Man, I need to get back to using my laser. Are you still using the same software or is there a better website now because I’m looking into getting some better software if it’s available
Lightburn
@@BuildDadBuild I believe that’s the one with the dragon, so yeah I’m gonna purchase that one. Thanks brother.
1/4 mile at a time got you my sub!!! :) great video keep'em coming!
I signed up for Facebook using my real name, real email. I got to the part where you upload an avatar and before I could even choose an avatar I was immediately banned. There was a button to click to appeal, so I did. The ban was upheld. I never even posted a single thing on Facebook.
Weird
@@BuildDadBuild Yeah. And there's no way to contact anybody at Facebook that I've found. I'm not sure I would join now even if they "let" me. Scratch that, I wouldn't join now even if they let me because I did appeal the ban and it was upheld. They also don't give me any reason why I was banned. I'm just a senior citizen trying to create some stuff with a laser engraver. I'm not a threat to anything, except maybe my wallet.
Same thing happened to me. I signed up to use the Marketplace to sell laser etched items and was banned the next day for posting inappropriate posts but I never even signed back in or posted anything. Now I know why people hate Fakebook.
@@thecentralscrutinizerr set up an alternate email and try again but use your mom's maiden name or something instead. Facebook is ran by lunatics and they have no basic or common sense to them. You can technically create a fb account for every email you have set up. So, multiple accounts. It's how many get around bans by idiots.
Couple of points you are missing. 1) Fonts being used for commercial products need to be licensed for such use. That also goes for designs found on the interwebs. 2) Your $2178 is for producing hundreds and hundreds of cut products. Which is a lot of hydro, time, materials, and mainly a lot of wear and tear on your machine. For $2178 a month. You sure spin it good though.
@@iamtherealevil I don’t get your point
All well and good but i have no idea how to even turn a computer on
LOL
Ok, challenge accepted!
Love ur content sir ur amazing u literally got me into lasers
Thanks homie!
@@BuildDadBuild no problem I jumped right on when I seen u posted a video
Where is the video from H Style Customs?
At the end of the video
Thank you sir!@@BuildDadBuild
It's just an outline. Make a highly detailed step by step video. On how to do it/how will you do it to get success in it??
Sell them. Join the Facebook group you’ll see hundreds of examples.
@@BuildDadBuild sell them where? Where is the Facebook group link??
Brother, just look it up. I’m not here to do the work for you.
@@BuildDadBuild you have knowledge, your videos are informative. BUT, you are useless. Become a good human being. You don't have consciousness to help. I hope you recover soon from this mental illness.
Now, HIGHLIGHT THIS !!
Hey the code still isnt working Nick
Email me nick@builddadbuild.com
Another great video....Thanks!
Hi bought from the Homestyle Custom site but no discount, just thought you should know
Use the promo code 👍🏻
@@BuildDadBuild there is nowhere to put the promo code
should be at checkout
Why does no one address business licensing?
It’s part of the package homie. Watch the video.
HOW??
@BuildDadBuild, liking will not be helpful. Answer HOW??
I like your tattoos 👌
Thanks
I thought I was alone on #Team Satin finish
I almost always use satin if I can!
Really love your channel! Greetings from Austria!
I own a xTool D1 10W laser and everything is taking ages to build.
Maybe you could share some thoughts which bring the machine time and your personal time into the pricing calculation? Just saying, your mentioned turnover is great but not if you need to quit your job for that 🙂
You forgot to subtract the electricity cost for a powerfull CNC laser.
You missed the Mickey Mouse math part. LOL
Discount code don't work
Try it in all caps
I copied and pasted your code and it didn't work. It is in all caps.
Email me. Nick@builddadbuild.com
Sad. No Australian Cattle Dogs/Queensland Heelers.
It's on there
Nice helpful video. I’ll be checking out that website. Appreciate the tips and breakdown on time and prices.
Sure thing!
Nick, I sent you an email!! :)
Yeah you lost me at Facebook group.
Bye
The facebook group is more for newer people but he gives away a ton of stuff and huge discount deals.
Anything you can make with a laser cutter, there are thousands of others who can make the same. The only thing you can make are coasters, ornaments and other useless items that you can't sell for more than $1 and nobody wants.
Wow dude. Negative much? I’ve seen lasered items go for several thousand dollars. You are just wrong. 👍🏻👍🏻
The same could be said for every business. Restaurant, artist, carpenter, etc.
When my teacher used to say it’s already been done.
My reply was. Yes but it’s not been done by me.
The difference is you. My dad preached the same message and he never accomplished anything.
I have failed over and over in my life. But I keep getting up and moving forward.
But my kids will always win because I have taught them they can do anything if they are willing to work hard at it.
The difference in one person making it and another not is the idea of how badly they want it to work and willing to work.
Hope you find that peace in your life. Don’t listen to those who told you it wouldn’t work.
You havnt tried it. It hasn’t been done by you. Keep on trucking.