Meet The Self-Made Woodworker Who Works Out of His Garage

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  • Опубліковано 17 лют 2024
  • CNC inlay master @Broinwood shows me his unique crafting process firsthand. He shares his strategies behind pricing, marketing, and selling high-ticket CNC products. This video is all about inspiring you to fuel your passion and elevate your CNC game! Enjoy!
    Check out His Amazing Work Here - / @broinwood
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    Don't know what CNC machine to start with? This was my first CNC and I have zero regrets! shop.carbide3d.com/andybirdbuilds
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  • @AndyBirdBuilds
    @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому +6

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  • @liquerinfrnt
    @liquerinfrnt 2 місяці тому +83

    I love that he has the cnc router working in the background, making him money even while in the middle of an interview

    • @detacheddad3396
      @detacheddad3396 2 місяці тому +3

      Having his tools do the work, smart.

    • @porkchopexpress6969
      @porkchopexpress6969 2 місяці тому

      Love seems like a strong word. Hippy.

    • @chadvoller
      @chadvoller 2 місяці тому +1

      Wasn't that the project they were working on together? The, never trust a skinny chef, board.

  • @cam_DA_Hawkdriver
    @cam_DA_Hawkdriver 2 місяці тому +65

    When Gru meets woodworking, he makes some fantastic stuff!

    • @MrKernkraft4000
      @MrKernkraft4000 Місяць тому +1

      I was trying to place the accent and voice lol

  • @jeffcheatham1744
    @jeffcheatham1744 2 місяці тому +10

    Thank you, Andy.
    This is an amazing story of heart and determination from an individual, thank you Nik for letting Andy spot light your success story.

  • @KatJackson2
    @KatJackson2 2 місяці тому +9

    So happy for this man - making the dream & living it. Stunning craftsmanship!

  • @montauk6682
    @montauk6682 2 місяці тому +1

    Nik: Great to see you in person as well as a more detailed view of your shop. Keep up the great work as you are the best out there.

  • @mkemp307
    @mkemp307 2 місяці тому +1

    I have watched so many of his videos and am amazed at his work every single time.

  • @Fosterforged
    @Fosterforged 2 місяці тому +9

    I'm so glad that Nick is not burned out. I absolutely love his builds as he inspired me to get into woodworking. What a great opportunity for y'all to get together!

    • @MVPTC
      @MVPTC 14 днів тому

      I want to get started but don’t know where to start. What did you get to get started?

  • @iwannaapple7190
    @iwannaapple7190 2 місяці тому +24

    I've watched Broinwood videos for a while now. Mix Andy Bird and Mr. Broinwood in there and this is the most inspiring video I have seen...Ever!
    Very nice to see Mr. Broinwood himself besides just his hands.
    Even brought a tear to my eye at his well deserved success.

  • @tk.designs
    @tk.designs 2 місяці тому +1

    Broinwood was the biggest inspiration to me to get started in woodworking. I can only hope to reach his level with inlaid cutting boards. Thanks for the inside look!

  • @RJvidmoto
    @RJvidmoto 2 місяці тому +11

    Wow....Just amazing! Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. Very inspiring.

  • @theebalz
    @theebalz 2 місяці тому +2

    Great to see someone who is successful from scratch with passion and drive. One thing I appreciated is the tips shared with everyone to make a great piece that the client is thrilled with. Thank you for showing us your shop, projects, and tips. Congratulations 🎊 on your successful business! 👏

  • @whiteship100
    @whiteship100 18 днів тому +1

    We appreciate so much this video!! I've been watching both channels for years now, huge respect to both Andy and BroinWood!
    Regards from Croatia!
    I'm sure you are inspiration to some of us trying to experiment with cnc wood carving.

  • @dawnbigwarfe6871
    @dawnbigwarfe6871 2 місяці тому +1

    This guy is amazing and I watch him all the time!

  • @timgolnik
    @timgolnik 2 місяці тому

    Thanks so much for doing this interview. I’ve subscribed to broinwood for a long time now, and I’m thrilled to see the man behind the machine(s)!

  • @donpatterson5615
    @donpatterson5615 2 місяці тому +3

    This is THE inlay guy. Such beautiful work. I have been following and enjoying his work for quite awhile now. Great video Andy. Thanks for taking us "inside the ropes".

  • @dominikborno4133
    @dominikborno4133 Місяць тому

    i have no clue about woodworking or cnc but omg this video was really interesting and i watched it so "fast" it was like the video was only about 5mins. And Nik is really a nice dude and awesome guy, learning all that from scratch really inspired me and hes also kinda humble about it which is really nice. Great video :)

  • @user-sq6tv6pj8k
    @user-sq6tv6pj8k 2 місяці тому +5

    Nice to see you Nik. You made the MOTORHEAD cutting board I gave to my wife. See loves it. Thanks again!

  • @victoryak86
    @victoryak86 2 місяці тому +1

    End grain is more valuable and is true butcher block. So they’re much thicker, and higher quality boards to begin with. The inlays bring things to another level. I would think with devising a caul system, one could apply plenty of pressure for the inlays, with some bar clamps but the press is definitely easier, more efficient and, well..better👍.! Great business man and I really like his style. Willing to share (techniques and also struggles, learning curve etc), sincere and not at all arrogant, in spite of his success. Much to learn and appreciate about this guy! Can’t wait to check out his site. Andy, still don’t have a cnc machine so hadn’t visited ur site in a while but I’m reminded of how I liked you and your generosity in sharing and teaching. Thx again!

  • @Purinelz
    @Purinelz 2 місяці тому +2

    Just watched en episode with your guest "Broinwood" and I was blown by his ability to commit to such very detailed work of art. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to order my CNC soon.

  • @jeffruffing2316
    @jeffruffing2316 2 місяці тому

    Andy! Thee BEST video I have seen! I have been following Broinwood for quite some time and always marveled at what he had down. So many questions were answered with your video. Great job!

  • @jonm189
    @jonm189 2 місяці тому

    The two best woodworking CNCers out there - I wish I was half as good as you guys!!! Excellent work both.

  • @williamramos3350
    @williamramos3350 2 місяці тому +1

    The most impressive thing about this interview is that he knows his stuff and the fact that he taught himself.

  • @makeorbreakshop
    @makeorbreakshop 2 місяці тому +2

    His stuff is so good! The talent on the design side before touching a CNC is wild.

  • @Joe_Bandit
    @Joe_Bandit 2 місяці тому +8

    Broinwood was the first person I saw who showed me that cnc can be a tool to create art, not just a machine. Very inspiring and I'm now getting into it myself.

  • @antoniofloridia2353
    @antoniofloridia2353 2 місяці тому

    I've been following Nick and the beautiful works he creates for a long time. I also have his video course for processing parameters. I asked for recommendations and Nick was very helpful. I also found a good artist for drawings. Finding good clients is very complicated, but I'm gearing up for this.
    You are also very good and your advice is very useful.
    Thanks for making this video

  • @kevinrich4637
    @kevinrich4637 2 місяці тому +5

    Very cool video Andy! I know I joked about my jealously of you being able to do this project, but in reality I truly appreciate the time that you and Nic took to do this! His inlays are second to none. Your board turned out great! Thank you!

  • @rshawiii
    @rshawiii 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Andy and Nik for sharing the passion you have for making things. Inlays may not be my thing, but you have shown how there is a market for high end and unique craftsmanship. This inspires me to focus harder on my own projects. I also appreciate how you blend your product influencing in a tasteful way with informative and captivating content.

  • @Dta1996
    @Dta1996 2 місяці тому

    Well done. I enjoyed seeing you and Nick in the process. I have followed Nick's work for several years. I make many end grain boards and am now merging them with the inlays.
    Nicks course is well worth the small cost involved and has allowed me to be a better CNC worker. At 75, I am not sure if I will outlive a bigger stronger machine, but who knows :-) 🙂

  • @mcgillandsons
    @mcgillandsons 2 місяці тому +3

    Nick is the reason i have a CNC! His work is unbelievable.
    Great video, Andy.
    I've messed with resin long enough. I've got to try out this inlay process now.

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому

      Cool, thanks for sharing!

    • @MVPTC
      @MVPTC 14 днів тому

      I want to get started but don’t know where to start. What did you get to get started?

  • @matthewsaxe6383
    @matthewsaxe6383 2 місяці тому +1

    Such beautiful work.

  • @toddm9957
    @toddm9957 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m in the same boat I started from zero, but I love cnc definitely a learning curve

  • @prometheus7504
    @prometheus7504 2 місяці тому +3

    dude I am such a fan boy of his. He is a legend

  • @chrisnikas9598
    @chrisnikas9598 2 місяці тому +1

    This video was amazing, thank you.

  • @50Spara
    @50Spara 2 місяці тому +1

    Just Amazing , Well Done !!! Thank you for sharing

  • @TheMadManPlace
    @TheMadManPlace 2 місяці тому +1

    Nicks work is outstanding. Following him for a long time.

  • @brgdsm6535
    @brgdsm6535 2 місяці тому +4

    I love Nick's work! I was having a hard time wrapping my head around the parameters for v-carve inlay and I bought his course. I immediately had 100% success after following his process for adjusting the parameters for the router bits being used. I fully recommend his course.

  • @gordongroves6674
    @gordongroves6674 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. He is obviously an very clever man who has mastered his craft.

  • @dian3145
    @dian3145 2 місяці тому +1

    Great story and beautiful work. Thanks so much for sharing!!

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 2 місяці тому +1

    I really enjoyed how you both layed out the CNC process from your respective experience!
    Nick, I really like your shop and the Cutting Boards that you produce on your CNC's are exceptionally perfect and beautiful!
    Well done to you Both!

  • @joevip76
    @joevip76 2 місяці тому

    This is exactly my vision of my dream Job, art and craft designs that I have so many ideas 💡 just getting started is a hurtle, but you guys literally kicked my butt into gear.

  • @JRADMAKES
    @JRADMAKES 2 місяці тому

    I love your channel and artwork so much that’s why I bought a cnc router 3 years ago. However, I still haven’t made the leap in doing an inlaid endgrain chop block yet, but definitely soon

  • @cliffgeter1105
    @cliffgeter1105 2 місяці тому +1

    A great combo 'The Nik and Andy Show'. I have been watching Nik's content for a while...He is amazing. Can't afford one of his detailed inlays so with your and Nik's inspirational content I will learn how to make them. Keep it coming....

  • @Kurutzkraft
    @Kurutzkraft 2 місяці тому

    Love these shop videos with other makers Andy. Keep up the great work.

  • @TheAy7531
    @TheAy7531 2 місяці тому

    Ive been following his work for a bit, so I love this interview. Great job Hamilton.

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому

      Thanks but my name isn't Hamilton

    • @TheAy7531
      @TheAy7531 2 місяці тому

      @@AndyBirdBuildsWell...F me. i gotta get more rest. sorry Andy. I DID buy enough lumber to try an endgrain cutting board today based on this video though. I'll keep the subsequent failure to myself.

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому +1

      @@TheAy7531 Hahaha no worries!

  • @LaserGuy62
    @LaserGuy62 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful work. I'm glad I watched this video.

  • @andreacerroni9010
    @andreacerroni9010 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi Andy, I'm contacting you from Italy. He excuses the translation. I just signed up to your channel just for interviewing one of my heroes Nick Broinwood. My other myth is MTM wood who hasn't published videos for some time. I'm spending a fortune on machinery just to emulate my legend Nick in building custom CNC cutting boards. I have been following him for a long time and he is the Leonardo da Vinci of inlays. To achieve those results it takes passion, patience, perfection and devotion to work. One day not too far away I too will realize my dream, I have been setting up my laboratory for a few years. Greetings from Italy to you and my legend Nick. Ciao

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words. I agree, his work is amazing!

  • @diegoarmijo1426
    @diegoarmijo1426 2 місяці тому +1

    Super Inspiring! Thank you Andy!

  • @cobaltwoodcraft4365
    @cobaltwoodcraft4365 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, Andy and Nick! I think these kinds of videos are great and would love to see more interviews and shops of successful CNC'ers.

  • @robosborne9913
    @robosborne9913 2 місяці тому

    Wow, really fantastic work! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @WoodenItBeGrand
    @WoodenItBeGrand 2 місяці тому +2

    Nice collab gents! Getting to see the two of you working together was magic. Cheers from Down Under. 🐨

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому

      Appreciate that! Glad to hear you enjoyed it

  • @3Dgifts
    @3Dgifts 2 місяці тому +1

    If I buy a board it will be from this man.

  • @dangoras9152
    @dangoras9152 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video.. Nick is the best inlay guy.. Shane is the best inlay guy with resin... Outstanding work nick....

  • @johnshipps441
    @johnshipps441 2 місяці тому +1

    Simply amazing. I was very inspired!

  • @firstpestcontrol276
    @firstpestcontrol276 2 місяці тому

    Whatever you can believe, you can achieve. Good on him!

  • @laroast8531
    @laroast8531 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Been following both of you guys for sometime now. Just starting my own business working with custom inlay, and it is a challenge working with face grain for sure. Sharp bits, particular design for each radius and a prayer to the grain gods.

  • @mtnjak
    @mtnjak 2 місяці тому

    This is great. Some of the ideas I have rattling around I my head coincide with what Nik is doing. Hearing and seeing some of those unknown details is helpful!

  • @EduardoTorresDeMadera
    @EduardoTorresDeMadera 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video and very inspiring. I didnt know a cutting board could be sold to such high price and there are people willing to buy those. Good lesson how to price your stuff based on your skills. I loved this video. Thanks Andy.

  • @bobgirevik2696
    @bobgirevik2696 2 місяці тому

    Great interview Andy and great work! My two young sons want to get into woodworking and asked me to help start the business for the three of us. We follow you and Nik, you both inspire us! BTW, the client Nik mentioned who refused the $500 discount on the custom board because the design he created exceeded expectation, that’s me!

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому

      This is amazing! I can say that Nik is VERY proud and thankful for the work he did for you!

  • @justjack9561
    @justjack9561 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m still working on doing those. I bought his video on how to set everything up. He explains things very well. I just gotta get back on track.

  • @diegoarmijo1426
    @diegoarmijo1426 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing also that you can carry on a conversation with the spindle running in the background

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому +1

      Great catch! It also helps when your editor is great!

  • @MrDhandley
    @MrDhandley 2 місяці тому

    What… where… who… how… why???? Absolute genius and such a hard worker. I can only dream of doing work like that! I wish him every success.

  • @JaymeVanAuken
    @JaymeVanAuken Місяць тому

    Absolutely great video and the degree and quality of the cutting boards is just absolutely fantastic. I hope to accomplish sum of what I see here on my MillwRight.

  • @drvwoodworks
    @drvwoodworks 2 місяці тому

    Amazing interview and craftsmanship. This is next level cutting boards. Im so tired of seeing the same old types of boaring boards. Ive been wanting a cnc for a long time now and haven't yet pulled the trigger. Definitely need some guidance on what good quality one to get but also wont kill the bank at the same time. 😮

  • @wesbaumguardner8829
    @wesbaumguardner8829 2 місяці тому +97

    This isn't just buy a CNC and make it. This is absolute skill. The average person will never accomplish anything near this.

    • @kennethb6211
      @kennethb6211 2 місяці тому +7

      10000 hours anything looks like skill and easy.

    • @canadiangemstones7636
      @canadiangemstones7636 2 місяці тому +16

      It’s CNC bro... no real woodworking skill required. You just need to be good with computers, apply glue, sand, and topcoat.

    • @wesbaumguardner8829
      @wesbaumguardner8829 2 місяці тому

      @@kennethb6211 Skill comes with time. However, very few people have the required talent to attain master level skills in any specific field or trade.

    • @victoryak86
      @victoryak86 2 місяці тому +15

      All of that is true. But the thing is, someone absolutely could do this if they have the resolve to sacrifice and learn. The hardest part is the will and perseverance, not to mention business acumen.

    • @mikehurst9880
      @mikehurst9880 2 місяці тому +7

      Buy a CNC and do it. You won't do it first try or the 100th likly but In time you will

  • @johnroberts2729
    @johnroberts2729 2 місяці тому +1

    He is great. Even bought his inlay course.

  • @a91customs
    @a91customs 2 місяці тому

    Great video Andy, fun to watch and super informative. Well done!

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

  • @ByronWoodCarver
    @ByronWoodCarver 2 місяці тому

    Great stuff maan..thanks for sharing..appreciate it

  • @jimmarshall3066
    @jimmarshall3066 2 місяці тому

    have you machined any burl pieces? If you could do it, it would look incredible , with the eccentric grain characteristics of burl. I have much admiration of your art. As a person that also has worked with wood in different applications for 40+ years, anything done in this medium, even using the CNC, is still a one-off, unique......the grain is the trees fingerprint in a way, all different, and beautiful. great to watch someone create functional art.❤

  • @GyWO10
    @GyWO10 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome video! I love seeing their work & greatly appreciate the behind the scenes interview. Also as a retired Marine, I love the clips of the Marine Corps cutting board!!! 💯👊🏽

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! Their amazing work deserves all the praise 👏

  • @jcsmith800
    @jcsmith800 2 місяці тому

    I would like to see a video of his (CAD to CAM) drawing process, BOTH before and after Broinwood hired the job out!

  • @TravelTejas
    @TravelTejas 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks. Great video.

  • @andreww6738
    @andreww6738 2 місяці тому +1

    Man, this was an awesome interview! Very cool shop. The projects are way ❤ super cooler. You guys are pretty cool as well! Haaaa. Thank you

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @s.peters947
    @s.peters947 2 місяці тому

    This is a great video for the two of you.
    Would you mind doing a comparison video of the avid cnc’s you both own with regards to use for inlay projects?

  • @louismaberry9683
    @louismaberry9683 2 місяці тому

    Awesome! Very Inspiring!

  • @robinmorritt7493
    @robinmorritt7493 2 місяці тому

    What a great pair of guys. 😊

  • @Dan-oi4kt
    @Dan-oi4kt 21 день тому +1

    Living what we use to call "The American Dream"

  • @TwoMooseDesign
    @TwoMooseDesign 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video 👏🏻 Nik is the man!

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому

      Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!

  • @TheRainHarvester
    @TheRainHarvester 2 місяці тому

    You may like GatorCAM. It reduces up/down and extra travels of the cnc during pockets etc.

  • @OneTheWhat
    @OneTheWhat 2 місяці тому +1

    love this, very inspirational.

  • @MrDazthaman
    @MrDazthaman 2 місяці тому

    Stunning work pal

  • @bogdanpetrushko3425
    @bogdanpetrushko3425 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing works. Thanks BRo)

  • @mikebebout4216
    @mikebebout4216 2 місяці тому

    Love the video and your products. I really appreciate your transparency on your business and methods. I have a few questions I hope you can answer. Have you ever tried a vacuum bag instead of a press for your inlay? How about managing customer expectations, you mentioned having a customer coming to you and offering more money as you exceeded his expectations. Do you ever have customers come back with unreasonable complaints, how do you manage expectations upfront to limit that?

  • @Stephanie-jc5mw
    @Stephanie-jc5mw 2 місяці тому +1

    Good video! Hope to see more like this.

  • @steve0stang
    @steve0stang 2 місяці тому

    Great work!

  • @tombrenes2411
    @tombrenes2411 2 місяці тому +2

    Look into indigenous pottery designs
    I like Eskimo animal drawings or totem pole designs
    Also do larger panels for custom doors
    A lot of room to expand your tools and products

  • @michealsmith1620
    @michealsmith1620 Місяць тому

    There’s a third way, you may of over looked it, or not considered it. I’m in the UK , I use my grill (or broiler if you’re American) with a cast iron BBQ flat, comes out amazing!

  • @michaeljameson1046
    @michaeljameson1046 17 днів тому +1

    Great video love his boards thanks.

  • @frankrubben8206
    @frankrubben8206 2 місяці тому

    great video about great work!

  • @MidWestMaker
    @MidWestMaker 2 місяці тому +1

    Already follow him over on IG, seriously awesome work!!

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  2 місяці тому +2

      His work is on another level!

    • @MidWestMaker
      @MidWestMaker 2 місяці тому

      @@AndyBirdBuilds without a doubt. Honestly the reason I started looking into inlays and purposefully using multiple kinds of wood in the project. Have seen a bunch of mix before because of pallets, but his was the first one I really saw using it as a color palette.

  • @tonyf7997
    @tonyf7997 21 день тому +1

    Try using camphor laurel timber as it has natural anti bacterial properties that are natural in the timber.

  • @maximusnotsure8282
    @maximusnotsure8282 Місяць тому

    I think these boards are amazing, there is one thing that I'v always thought about though, and that's if you wear through the top layer over time, it seems the design does not go very deep, I wonder could you use a press to apply a lot of force and send the designs deeper

  • @johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555
    @johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555 14 днів тому

    I like that garage. Looks like at a minimum 6 car garage.
    I can't imagine the 14,000 sq ft house it's attached to.

  • @billysmether6237
    @billysmether6237 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice!

  • @APinTheAK
    @APinTheAK 2 місяці тому

    I just wanna know who is buying all the damn cutting boards! Like every woodworker on UA-cam does alot of there income with cutting board it seems like hahaha.
    None the less amazing work, great video, super inspiring.

  • @Wino83
    @Wino83 Місяць тому +1

    Great stuff

  • @r.davidsen
    @r.davidsen 13 днів тому +1

    When your cutting boards are so decorative and expensive that you decide to put them on the wall instead of cutting in them.

  • @travisedwards9983
    @travisedwards9983 2 місяці тому

    Ok, thats some pretty awesome stuff

  • @about_midnight
    @about_midnight 19 днів тому

    so much woodworking in it

  • @jameslott7069
    @jameslott7069 Місяць тому

    Nice interview