I do sell the end products. Currently Im only selling in my local area, but we are working on our website to be able to take orders and provide cheaper shipping!! If your interested in anything right now Please feel free to reach out at Plaidguysgarage@gmail.com
Hey Burt, Yes I do sell some of them at PliadGuys.ca and I noticed you already made a purchase. Thank you for following and your purchase supporting me :)
I currently run an Esty business and do local things. I find shipping materials are really my greatest cost and trying to buy boxes and fill for the larger items I make. Have you found any tips on your shipping materials for your larger items such as the bear and wolf?
Hey I honestly haven't done a lot of shipping yet as I am still setting up my online store (coming very soon!!) but I still have to package the items for hand deliveries so I have researched some options but shipping is a huge cost. I have looked at buying boxes in bulk but this is still expensive for the size of my items as its uncommon box sizes. I also need protective wrap to prevent breakage and scratching which at best is 30 cents / foot. So packaging and shipping on an item like the bear is like $10!! once you buy the shipping label. I have found companies like eshipper which buy shipping labels in bulk then resell at small margins so you can save %30 or more on the shipping label, but for packaging items like boxes and wrap I havent found a viable solution. Currently I just eat the cost but as I move to eCommerce that wont be a viable option. Email me at Plaidguysgarage@gmail.com and we can discus some possibilities
It differs on what I'm making, but most of the things i showed in the video are either 3mm or 5mm thick. This laser is capable of cutting through 0.75" softwood (like white Pine) as well though.
Depends on how many layers and how thin the contact points are. for items like the sunflower sign I use a spray adhesive but on other items I use super glue or wood glue. other factors are indoor or outdoor use.
The more you show people how to make these things, the more your products are devalued. One day you are going to realise this. I think you are making a big mistake.Unless of course you are not really making any coin with this and your income is really from your UA-cam vids. I'm not trying to be rude, and appreciate your generosity, but most people are usually just sap suckers.Any mug can laser cut, but far less have the brains to design something. I wish you all the best though.
Hey thanks for the comment and I completely understand the concern, I have thought about this concern but to me its not that big deal. Most people are not running a major business off these lasers, and even more probably don't live anywhere within my market reach. If they have the smarts to rip a design from a youtube video without having to create it themselves then good for them, but there have been others that just ask to buy the designs off me and in most cases I'm okay with that as well. I make my money off the customizations to the products, adding in special details that make each piece a one of a kind once complete. My Instagram #Plaidguysgarage and website Plaidguys.ca showcase some of the custom work I do as well.
As a new laser owner I really appreciate the overview of some of your projects. Great ideas for my family this upcoming Christmas. New subscriber. Thanks for making the video.
Thank you for subscribing! I haven't been able to post recently as my family has rapidly been growing and we are moving but i hope to get new videos out for a bunch of new 2024 items I have created. I also have started doing a bunch of cylinders which I can help owners of a D1 Pro use to the fullest.
Said perfectly! Thank you. As much as this does showcase what I sell it is also providing info to others to help them build items that can sell well for them as well.
Without getting too specific, could you give the price range you are selling these for? They all look good, but is there a decent profit for the smaller items?
Sure thing! The range of everything seen in the video spans from as low as $1 up to $50 I have received feedback from local markets that my prices are low on certain items so I may increase those specific items a few dollars but as I am new to this I'm trying to get a feel for the market. STAY TUNED! I just finished filming my company financial update for its first quarter and I go over the detailed costs and profits in that video. It may help you determine if this would be profitable for you and the type of time commitment it needs.
I dont.... yet. Im still getting my full online store setup, but if there is enough interest in the SVG themselves I would consider selling them as well.
That country scene is just beautiful. I love your sunflower sign too. Do you sell your patterns?
I do sell the end products. Currently Im only selling in my local area, but we are working on our website to be able to take orders and provide cheaper shipping!! If your interested in anything right now Please feel free to reach out at Plaidguysgarage@gmail.com
do you sell your plans - I'm interested in making a couple of the sunflower welcome signs for my daughters
Hey Burt, Yes I do sell some of them at PliadGuys.ca and I noticed you already made a purchase. Thank you for following and your purchase supporting me :)
I currently run an Esty business and do local things. I find shipping materials are really my greatest cost and trying to buy boxes and fill for the larger items I make. Have you found any tips on your shipping materials for your larger items such as the bear and wolf?
Hey I honestly haven't done a lot of shipping yet as I am still setting up my online store (coming very soon!!) but I still have to package the items for hand deliveries so I have researched some options but shipping is a huge cost. I have looked at buying boxes in bulk but this is still expensive for the size of my items as its uncommon box sizes. I also need protective wrap to prevent breakage and scratching which at best is 30 cents / foot. So packaging and shipping on an item like the bear is like $10!! once you buy the shipping label. I have found companies like eshipper which buy shipping labels in bulk then resell at small margins so you can save %30 or more on the shipping label, but for packaging items like boxes and wrap I havent found a viable solution. Currently I just eat the cost but as I move to eCommerce that wont be a viable option. Email me at Plaidguysgarage@gmail.com and we can discus some possibilities
What type and size of wood do you use for your cut outs? You're doing a great job, really impressive! Looking forward to watching more of your stuff
It differs on what I'm making, but most of the things i showed in the video are either 3mm or 5mm thick. This laser is capable of cutting through 0.75" softwood (like white Pine) as well though.
Great looking products and information. Appreciate your knowledge sharing.
Thanks :) Im glad the information is helping others
Thanks for watching and subscribing! :)
How do you assemble the layers together? Ca glue/super glue?
Depends on how many layers and how thin the contact points are. for items like the sunflower sign I use a spray adhesive but on other items I use super glue or wood glue. other factors are indoor or outdoor use.
The more you show people how to make these things, the more your products are devalued. One day you are going to realise this. I think you are making a big mistake.Unless of course you are not really making any coin with this and your income is really from your UA-cam vids. I'm not trying to be rude, and appreciate your generosity, but most people are usually just sap suckers.Any mug can laser cut, but far less have the brains to design something. I wish you all the best though.
Hey thanks for the comment and I completely understand the concern, I have thought about this concern but to me its not that big deal. Most people are not running a major business off these lasers, and even more probably don't live anywhere within my market reach. If they have the smarts to rip a design from a youtube video without having to create it themselves then good for them, but there have been others that just ask to buy the designs off me and in most cases I'm okay with that as well. I make my money off the customizations to the products, adding in special details that make each piece a one of a kind once complete. My Instagram #Plaidguysgarage and website Plaidguys.ca showcase some of the custom work I do as well.
Nothing but advertising
Advertising is important to any business but I never asked you to buy, just showed everyone items that are selling well for me.
As a new laser owner I really appreciate the overview of some of your projects. Great ideas for my family this upcoming Christmas. New subscriber. Thanks for making the video.
Thank you for subscribing! I haven't been able to post recently as my family has rapidly been growing and we are moving but i hope to get new videos out for a bunch of new 2024 items I have created. I also have started doing a bunch of cylinders which I can help owners of a D1 Pro use to the fullest.
If people didn’t advertise nothing would get bought or sold, it’s at the very heart of every successful economy.
Said perfectly! Thank you. As much as this does showcase what I sell it is also providing info to others to help them build items that can sell well for them as well.
Thank you! Lots of ideas here. Great video.
Thanks for watching and the feedback. Hope to release more videos like this in the coming spring with new summer items.
Without getting too specific, could you give the price range you are selling these for? They all look good, but is there a decent profit for the smaller items?
Sure thing! The range of everything seen in the video spans from as low as $1 up to $50 I have received feedback from local markets that my prices are low on certain items so I may increase those specific items a few dollars but as I am new to this I'm trying to get a feel for the market. STAY TUNED! I just finished filming my company financial update for its first quarter and I go over the detailed costs and profits in that video. It may help you determine if this would be profitable for you and the type of time commitment it needs.
How did you get the yellow on the 🌻. Is it painted or acrylic?
This is a painted wooden sign. It is two layers that are painted then assembled together to make the final product.
Do you sell the svg?
I dont.... yet. Im still getting my full online store setup, but if there is enough interest in the SVG themselves I would consider selling them as well.
Nice Work!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. :)