| Title | : | How to Pay for a CNC Machine |
| Lasting | : | 11.30 |
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| Views | : | 27 rb |
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Love this thank you for your honesty ❤ Comment from : @steelcannibal |
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I think one of the keys to starting and making money on Yiur own is to find the correct product to start with Maybe something of design that only you offer Comment from : @raindeergames6104 |
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Maybe not fun to watch , yet here I am watching it complete again a year later , because it's great information Comment from : @bluegroovemodelsports9650 |
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Thanks for all you bring to the RC Hobby Jason Comment from : @bluegroovemodelsports9650 |
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Thanks man! Comment from : @ak4dreday |
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I need a product line because items sell in seasons Thank you for this tip Comment from : @uncharted4076 |
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Thank you Comment from : @justin9605 |
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Thanks for the video I’m a machinist, manual and CNC I’m saving up for a machine of my own, but also a place to put it 😅 I’m waiting to find some more contract work, so that the machine actually starts out as an asset, not a liability Comment from : @Inventorsquare |
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Do you have info on the prototype injection mold press? Thanks! Comment from : @markdamron3161 |
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Thank you for your time and insight! Keep up the good work Comment from : @michaelpunaro5594 |
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Just discovered your channel I've accidentally found myself on the quintessential "garage machine shop" journey recently myself and this certainly rings true from my experience It's HARD to make a product well! Thanks for the video and insight! Comment from : @wachtmanknifeandtool |
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first time seeing your videos but as someone in a parallel type industry and have folks looking to me to help lay out a lath, I know it's not easy to elaborate, the sacrifice you mentioned especially that's the hidden part most folks don't understand I didn't getting into my work but I do now good stuff man Comment from : @FragoutDesign |
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thanks for the honest and informative explanation of the "business" sometimes reality isn't what we want to hear, but its great to have this type of knowledge from an expert before making a leap into the unknown Thanks for taking the time to put this together!!! gave me a lot to think about Comment from : @agnstthegrain |
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Since Jason brought up John Grimsmo I have been a subscriber long enough to remember he started in his garage on a hobby machine Comment from : @wzhaicthtaarkyer |
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can you help me for MLC 49 spindle driver alarm solution please ? Comment from : @mahakal_ke_ladle21 |
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Thanks for the talk! Good points! 😊 Comment from : @Arthur-ue5vz |
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I started my own cnc shop with one milltronics rh20 Now I have 3 hurcos, lathe, edm I understand that other jobs are much less demanding in investing in equipment and machines, but what should we do? I'm planning to purchase horizontal machining center😅 Comment from : @dejanvanevski4399 |
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Two man job shop with my dad With the ups and downs of business I can’t ever feel comfortable buying anything When I first got out of college I wanted dad to buy stuff He told me pretty much what I said I’ve seen the bad times and the good Can I afford a $3,000 payment, sure Problem is that $3,000 payment is either 10 of the monthly gross or 33 Comment from : @Thewaldo12345 |
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It's not about what you can make, it's about what you can sell Comment from : @davidchavez81 |
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Eh, I disagree and think this is definitely a video of how NOT to go about it Comment from : @itsnotlevel2 |
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Hey I have that same molder XPM-17! It's so awesome and beefy got it from robotdigg I can turn it on, walk away, and come back after 1,000 cycles and have a pile of parts Automation should be the goal for everyone, and it's awesome Comment from : @spencerstromberg |
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Excellent video Jason! Could you give a link or manufacturer name for the injection molding machine?brI'm looking for a fully-automatic reciprocating screw machine for my prototyping services/proprietary product business of the past 25 yearsbrThanks for this video and confirming what it takes!! Comment from : @shareNenjoy |
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I thought title said “pray”😂 Comment from : @andre1987eph |
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Thank you!brVery useful information that few share with the rest of us brVery concise and eye opening brFew videos, out there, give us the kind of leg up that you're giving us brThank you again for such an honest and inciteful presentation of entrepreneurship brYou totally hit that head bang on the nail! :) Comment from : @artmckay6704 |
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Yeah not just cnc these points you make fit many other businesses Comment from : @deanmoser5907 |
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Start as a hobby, small scale and see how it goes It starts from curiosity as a past time and grows from there No need to jump into the large machines Desktop machines are the reason why they exist Taig, Sherline, etc Great machines to starts Comment from : @juansalgado6212 |
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I think the biggest thing is knowing how to use one I've helped out so many shops that have no clue on machining Comment from : @DEATHTRAPHOTRODS |
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Great perspective If you did a series on launching a manufacturing product and showed the journey, that would definitely take off Comment from : @circuitsyndicate4150 |
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Great video Good info I just ordered a vf2ss it should be here in a few weeks Comment from : @clodbusted1776 |
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You can eat the elephant but in small bites A master mechanic does not start with a chest full of tools He builds his set over time The barrier to entry is part of the journey It is what makes it worthwhile Comment from : @automan1223 |
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Well Said, the dream is only achieved on your own back Comment from : @mitchellsand826 |
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Great feedback, @a reality check for those interested in the business Thanks! Comment from : @thomasalison6188 |
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Hey Jason, absolutely LOVE this type of content for sure!! I've been retired for four years now and have been thinking about the VERY things you just pointed out here in this video I'm doing a lot of product development at the moment and love it to death but have also wanted to start learning how to machine my own products (just as you have described) but with no delusions either! It would simply be something new to jump into but jumping very thoughtfully and calculated; hence, why I would very much look forward to more content of this nature so I can learn from someone seasoned in the business! Thanks again for bringing great content to those of us who are willing and have a burning desire to make high quality things!! Kevin Comment from : @willeykev |
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You are exactly right! I never been able to get traction on anything that I do I am able to get within 0001" on my machine Which is good for anything but aerospace It would have been good if I could have done better If I could have stayed busy all the time and kept my machine working Maybe I could have got a real machine Like you say why would I spend a million dollars on a machine if I can't keep it busy? Comment from : @AATopFuel |
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what are your thoughts on making parts for a company like Xometry as a way to get started? The goal being to end up with product and not doing service work Comment from : @austinconnell1967 |
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I made an upper on a mill turn Lose money on everyone but make up for it and quantity 🤣 Comment from : @masoncnc |
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Buying tools depending on business needs I've taken jobs that required a tool that I didn't have and I used the job to pay for the new tool and sometimes I made no profit after paying for the tool but now I have the tool to go out and make more money with that tool I call it "will work for tools" ;o) Comment from : @repalmore |
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Your discussion is spot on I owned a machine shop for several years and unless you have a proven product, or can provide a service possibly for multiple customers, investing in a large machine isn't a good idea Our specialty was building molds, somewhat profitable, but our moneymaker was in prototype work and work that was much more demanding than average My biggest suggestion from MHO is don't be one of those who think just poking a button or turning a handle is what success is, it takes a lot of knowledge, and realize that in business, asking the competition for insight isn't always the best idea And simply servicing and installation of a large machine is expensive, and that's not the price of the machine included Comment from : @jeffwombold9167 |
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Interested in the proto injection molder you have I have an old Morgan Industries machine that gets quite a bit of use Comment from : @ACMEracer |
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I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video I've been learning CAD, and manufacturing for years while active duty Ran a few side business and developed a few products I've outsourced and kept overhead limited and flexible while I learn and find niche Definitely needed to hear what you had to say Thank you Comment from : @paintballopensession7596 |
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best cnc buying advices on the net simple make a new product or be a service Comment from : @kempoxp2 |
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This was great Thanks for sharing the knowledge Comment from : @Fandangilo |
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I absolutely agree with you and it so nice to see a business owner actually talking straight Comment from : @GrImReApPeR99 |
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Excellent video in my opinion I wish you made a few more on the logistic of starting a business Ciao, Marco Comment from : @EZ_shop |
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I started my business 7 yrs ago , it pays the bills and so on , but i havent invested in large machines just yet I could finance a large machine, but i get by fine without it soo far I also outsource smaller parts to large companies They end up being as cheap as the material when you buy by the 100 Comment from : @airgunningyup |
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Most machine shops make more money by accident than they do on purpose Having a plan is key to your success Knowing your limitations and how to overcome that is an acquired skill Comment from : @terrymoorecnc2500 |
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thanks for the video, i own an engine shop, completely understand buying machines yes it's a long road!! keep up the hard work Comment from : @michaelbaldridge3637 |
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Thank you for sharingbrI would like to see more videos like this, especially about starting a product based manf Business What it takes, the steps MARKETING etc thanks again! Comment from : @boazm2110 |
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Very very useful thanks Comment from : @zakariakhamees |
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Great informational video, really appreciate it Best to you and your business! Comment from : @austinlemaster1150 |
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Thanks for this video Keep up the great RC products Comment from : @bluegroovemodelsports9650 |
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Zip tying the air blast to a coolant line is an AWESOME idea Jason! Will be doing that for sure Thanks! Comment from : @MaDuceRules |
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Completely agree, all depends on the quality of product or service you give and your reputation due to that work that allows you to grow And time investment is huge Comment from : @edupuertasfruns |
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Honestly one of the worst ways to make money (and I want it) is by CNC machining I mean in no other trade do you have to invest 150K in a machine and pay 1-3K a month on tooling just to get 70 dollars an hour A plumber has 10K in tooling and makes more an hour A car tire shop had 30K in machines and makes more an hour This trade is kinda f-d up in therms of how much money you have to invest and howlittle compared to your investment you can earn It is definately one of the most epic and cool trades there is, I freaking love this trade But to start my own business, i don’t know about that man I love your channel Jason and here and there you teach me some cool stuff That is also a small reason why I love this trade, because of people like you making sure my work is still fun to watch even though I’m at home chilling Thank you Comment from : @owievisie |
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Great video Jason! Thanks :) Comment from : @bluehandsvideo |
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Great video, and this is the real story of small business! Keep up the great work Comment from : @RoboCNCnl |
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Please re upload your Tormach review video of the 1100mx brPeople that bought one like myself who absolutely hate it would greatly appreciate the realism of that video Comment from : @JayVon_Ro |
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Nothing is easy, you'll have to do the hard work now or later There's no getting around it Comment from : @TonyRios |
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All the best for 2023! 😉 Comment from : @hosemorelas2439 |
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Stepping up from a router to a (Cheap) mill soon in my little (RC soon to be job shop/RC) endevor Can only go up or bust from here! Everything goes back into growing my capabilities in manufacturing for now Doing as much myself as possible Thanks for these videos! Comment from : @Squintz45 |
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I would like to add that its best to have 4 to 5 ideas already drawn out and ready to go before you buy the machine My wife and I are also making sure we pay off the home before we acquire the $300k machine Comment from : @sheepman6291 |
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A video of your plastic injection and forming operations would be awesome! I’ve been following your journey almost since day one, love what you are doing! Comment from : @yamahaeleven |
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Very well done Also very helpful Happy New Years!! Comment from : @killingmon |
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Yes please! Keep the videos coming! Comment from : @TAWPTool |
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