Love the display! Will definitely be making one of those. I did my first farmer's market this year and have sold over $1,500 of these whiskey smokers. I cut them on my CNC, but then engrave them on my laser because it's faster. I can barely keep up with making them. So glad I stumbled across this channel because these smokers have been a game changer for me too! Thank you HD!
I think I have seen every video you have made on these but for the life of me, I forget what you charge for these at markets. I am looking to add these to my shows. Thanks for what you do. I think everyone I watch talks about CNC with me.
Thank you for the information! I first saw your whiskey smoker video on Reddit when I was trying to find out what types of wood to use to make these, and what to use for and how to make wood chips - which I hadn't gotten a straight answer till now!
Do you do gift boxes? Having one of the whiskey smokers, the butane torch, a whiskey glass and a coaster (that you could make in matching wood), a small bag of wood chips and maybe even some whiskey stones, you could sell that for $150+ easy especially around christmas time!
I sell a gift box with the lighter chips glass and smoker in a fancy box. $50 seems to be the selling price. Sold 1 for $60 in 2 weeks, sold 5 for $50 in 2 weeks. So I sell them for $50 about 2-3 per week consistantly.
You need to look up the ketchup/mustard/jelly debate when it comes to marketing. I believe it’s one of Malcom Gladwells books but there’s plenty. It’s better to give the customer 2-3 choices vs even 5-6. 12 is way to many. Specially when feel and sight are involved. Maybe start with 12 and then hone in on the 2-3 overall, and give the option of personalized stuff on extra time or something. Love the product. Love the concept of selling. First hardest sell is the first. The second is the second. You can see where this goes.
I’m not convinced on the bamboo. I too am in love with that material as I recently did a couple of projects. You’re not burning the bamboo. It’s getting singed. And there are only three layers, so I wouldn’t say there is a ton of resin, either. My opinion.
Nice! I’ve seen these before, but never made any of them. And ideas on filters/screens?? Or do these ones use any?? 🤔 🤷♂️ Anyways great video & info thank you!
Awesome projects. Since you are talking displays. I am mostly a wood turner. How can the CNC help me with displaying my items. Pens, handles, bowls and such. Keep up the amazing work.👽
I usually do small pop-up markets, but these whiskey smokers as well as the bottle openers are in my top 5 sellers by quantity. Both items are nice because they are cheap and attention grabbers. They draw customers in to see my more expensive items. I call the smokers and bottle openers the "bait on my hook." lol
FYI you're not completely wrong about mineral oil in fog machines and hazers, the ones they used to use for fog in movies back in the day used mineral oil, but now due to safety regulations SAG requires they use water based ones. Oil is not good to breathe in and also left oil residue on surfaces.
I'm thinking of doing a run of these, but what I have in stock is red, not white oak. Have you tried using red oak for these, and if so what were the performance differences when used by the customer? Or if not, why not? Is there a known reason not to use red oak other than cost?
I have a question,a don it has nothing to do with this video. You used a web site or app to select winners for items you were giving away. What was the software/site you were using to select the winners?. Thank you,
Just curious here, there seems to be a big thing between red oak and white oak...what the hell are the differences, in terms of both usability, smoking use etc... Oak is oak no?
Red and white oak are actually quite different! Its common to think that they are similar, though. White oak is much more dense and the grain structure makes it more sturdy. The main and most significant difference is how the grain runs. In furniture grade Red Oak you should be able to take a small length and dip it in soapy water and blow through one end and out the other (making bubbles on one end) which cant be done with white oak. In smaller projects like this, its not much difference- but in larger things like boat building its really important!
The original design had 4 shelfs, making 16. So I was very used to thinking there was 16 on the display. But I changed it to 12 so that it was more useful to more people!
Files are up on www.cncwithme.com/
Love the display! Will definitely be making one of those. I did my first farmer's market this year and have sold over $1,500 of these whiskey smokers. I cut them on my CNC, but then engrave them on my laser because it's faster. I can barely keep up with making them. So glad I stumbled across this channel because these smokers have been a game changer for me too! Thank you HD!
That is awesome!
Anthony. Do you mind sharing what you sell them for$?
@@JayNottingham-b5j I sell them for $25, which includes a 1oz tin of oak chips, 2 screens, and a 5x7 card with several smoked drink recipes.
Perfect timing re: displays. I can't wait!!!
Awesome!
Loving the lighting in the lighting setup for this one!
lol thanks brother!
Love the display board and display Hamilton. Crushing it
Thanks brother!
I think I have seen every video you have made on these but for the life of me, I forget what you charge for these at markets. I am looking to add these to my shows. Thanks for what you do. I think everyone I watch talks about CNC with me.
Haha thanks! I first started charging $20, but settled on selling them for $25. Those are in person prices
@@HamiltonDilbeck thanks, that’s what I was thinking as well. I appreciate it. I like the flat version as it’ll be easier to laser engrave.
Thank you for the information! I first saw your whiskey smoker video on Reddit when I was trying to find out what types of wood to use to make these, and what to use for and how to make wood chips - which I hadn't gotten a straight answer till now!
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it!
The flat pack is a great idea!
Thanks!
Do you do gift boxes? Having one of the whiskey smokers, the butane torch, a whiskey glass and a coaster (that you could make in matching wood), a small bag of wood chips and maybe even some whiskey stones, you could sell that for $150+ easy especially around christmas time!
Haven't tried, but I bet it would do well!
I sell a gift box with the lighter chips glass and smoker in a fancy box. $50 seems to be the selling price. Sold 1 for $60 in 2 weeks, sold 5 for $50 in 2 weeks. So I sell them for $50 about 2-3 per week consistantly.
Very cool display stand! Thanks Hamilton.
Thanks! I hope its of some use!
Another very informative video!
Thanks!
The stand display could be made out of made bamcore it would tied the two together
That would be cool!
Where can I find the 2 layered wood panel the smoker is sitting on in the video?
You need to look up the ketchup/mustard/jelly debate when it comes to marketing. I believe it’s one of Malcom Gladwells books but there’s plenty. It’s better to give the customer 2-3 choices vs even 5-6. 12 is way to many. Specially when feel and sight are involved. Maybe start with 12 and then hone in on the 2-3 overall, and give the option of personalized stuff on extra time or something. Love the product. Love the concept of selling. First hardest sell is the first. The second is the second. You can see where this goes.
I’m not convinced on the bamboo. I too am in love with that material as I recently did a couple of projects. You’re not burning the bamboo. It’s getting singed. And there are only three layers, so I wouldn’t say there is a ton of resin, either. My opinion.
Lol I was wondering if you had a fire going in your shop, I think it looks cool and suited the theme of the video.
Thanks! It was fun to change it up a bit
Nice! I’ve seen these before, but never made any of them. And ideas on filters/screens?? Or do these ones use any?? 🤔 🤷♂️
Anyways great video & info thank you!
Here are the exact screens I use and what the files are setup to use: amzn.to/3XfjJ1d
@@HamiltonDilbeck Thank You Sir
Awesome projects. Since you are talking displays. I am mostly a wood turner. How can the CNC help me with displaying my items. Pens, handles, bowls and such. Keep up the amazing work.👽
There will be some generic display stands coming up in a few weeks!
i have so much stuff on my tables, i need to cut down, or do these specific for certain markets
Where do the customers get more wood shavings?
Tons of options on Amazon and other places online if they need to fill back up!
@@HamiltonDilbeck Thanks!
I usually do small pop-up markets, but these whiskey smokers as well as the bottle openers are in my top 5 sellers by quantity. Both items are nice because they are cheap and attention grabbers. They draw customers in to see my more expensive items. I call the smokers and bottle openers the "bait on my hook." lol
Lol I love that!
Out of curiosity, what general area are you in and what do you price them?
@@DavZellNorth Dallas. $22 for flat tops, $25 for chimney tops, $10 for bottle openers
Maybe add a lazy susan to your display board to easily turn it
Thats a great idea!
Great video as always Hamilton. Where do you source the Bamcore?
Here ya go! Bamboo Material: cicworkshop.com/collections/materials/products/bamcore?variant=42975402197183&sca_ref=6102580.tUl74t706U
@@HamiltonDilbeck Thank you.
What is the butane torch you recommend?
Anything like this will work: amzn.to/4efrk6O
FYI you're not completely wrong about mineral oil in fog machines and hazers, the ones they used to use for fog in movies back in the day used mineral oil, but now due to safety regulations SAG requires they use water based ones. Oil is not good to breathe in and also left oil residue on surfaces.
Very good to know, thanks!
I'm thinking of doing a run of these, but what I have in stock is red, not white oak. Have you tried using red oak for these, and if so what were the performance differences when used by the customer? Or if not, why not? Is there a known reason not to use red oak other than cost?
I haven't just based on the color (just a preference thing) otherwise its a great choice!
I would never use white oak either
We sent you pictures of our smokers! We probably make a couple of hundred a month!
Heck yeah!
Can not sign in to CNC with me and forgot password link isn't working. No way to contact on that page, so I'm trying here.
shoot me an email to hamilton@cncwithme.com with your full name and email and well get it sorted out!
I have a question,a don it has nothing to do with this video. You used a web site or app to select winners for items you were giving away. What was the software/site you were using to select the winners?. Thank you,
Those were all through streamyard!
Just curious here, there seems to be a big thing between red oak and white oak...what the hell are the differences, in terms of both usability, smoking use etc...
Oak is oak no?
Red and white oak are actually quite different! Its common to think that they are similar, though. White oak is much more dense and the grain structure makes it more sturdy. The main and most significant difference is how the grain runs. In furniture grade Red Oak you should be able to take a small length and dip it in soapy water and blow through one end and out the other (making bubbles on one end) which cant be done with white oak. In smaller projects like this, its not much difference- but in larger things like boat building its really important!
How much do you charge for each?
20-25 in person!
Broken light? I thought you had another power cut!
So moody
no matter which way i math i cannot get it to add up to 16. lol
The original design had 4 shelfs, making 16. So I was very used to thinking there was 16 on the display. But I changed it to 12 so that it was more useful to more people!
yo whiskey smokers don't sell. This is snake oil.
They are made of wood