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Think It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast – Episode 27 – All About An Etsy Business With Marissa From The Burned EdgeIn this episode, we have a special guest, Marissa Pasternak from The Burned Edge. Marissa and her husband Stephen have been running a successful Etsy business selling products that they make using traditional woodworking and a CO2 Laser. They have recently added a CNC to their shop and we are grateful that she was able ... Read more
2022-06-2857 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #026 – How Do Your Price Your CNC-Made Products?In this episode, we discuss the best ways to price your products along with a lot of things to consider along the way. Is your business a Hobby? Or is it a true business? This is a content-packed episode and we hope you get a lot out of it as you build your CNC business.
2022-06-1756 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #025 – Helping Friends Now That You Have A CNC – Challenge Update.In this episode, we discuss how having a CNC can lead to friends and family asking for favors and how to schedule this so it is not a major disruption to your business. We all want to help friends and it can be exciting to make things for people, especially when you first get your ... Read more
2022-06-0954 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #024 – Discussing the Corn Hole Board Project and How to Customize ItIn this episode we discuss Bobby’s Corn Hole Board and various ways to customize it for the logos that he wants to include. We also discuss the viability of this project and other ideas that could spin-off from it to expand the offerings to other markets. We discuss V Carve wood inlays as well as ... Read more
2022-05-2446 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #023 – What To Expect When You're Expecting… A CNC RouterIn this episode Erick and Greg discuss all the things you need to know and be aware of when you decide to buy or are considering to buy a CNC. While it is not hard by any means and we feel virtually anyone can learn and be successful with a CNC router, it is always ... Read more
2022-05-1757 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #022 – The Challenge Project #2 – Custom Plaques and LithophanesThis week Greg walks us through his pet memorial plaque project and we discuss some ways to improve his very cool concept. He has incorporated a lithophane into the center of the plaque with the photo of the pet. These will be very unique memorials for your furry loved ones. We discuss, in detail several ... Read more
2022-05-1056 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #021 – The Challenge Project #1 – Vacuum Fixtures for ProductionThis week we finally start to dive into the design and CAM of our projects. Erick will discuss how he intends to make his whole project with the CNC and no other power tools with the exception of a drill for the hinge screws and a palm sander before staining. He designed the project with ... Read more
2022-05-041h 15Think It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #020 – MDF Doors with Amana Tools, Using Oracal Masking, CNC for EducationThis week has been crazy and we did not have a lot of time to spend on our Think It Make It Challenge projects, so we discussed some other things going on around the shop. We also spend some time talking about CNC In Education and our experiences over the last 8 years working with ... Read more
2022-04-2650 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #019 – Fusion 360 for Hobbyists Cost?, Designing a Challenge Project with Vacuum Fixtures For Production.In this episode we discuss the real costs for Fusion 360 for the hobbyists. There is a lot of confusion over this and some think it is free for only the first year. We dive into this and hopefully clear this up for many of you. We also talk about Fusion 360 and Vectric V ... Read more
2022-04-2055 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #018 – The Think It. Make It. Challenge Projects Continued Discussion – Discussing Soft LimitsIn this episode we continue discussing our Challenge projects and Greg has a complete new idea and finally settled into what his project is going to be. We discussed more details about features, materials and some possible challenges that we will each face with our projects. This episode is really good for anyone who is ... Read more
2022-04-1350 min
Think It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #015 – Making A Full-Time CNC Business With Mike Legregni, Veteran Wood Co.Starting with a small, inexpensive CNC, Mike quickly grew his business into a full-time income which all began from his two-car garage. Using a STEPCRAFT Q.408 CNC System along with a host of other high-end tools, Mike creates some amazing custom signs and other woodworking projects. There are a lot of posts online where people question if it is possible to actually make a full-time living with a CNC business. Mike is one example of someone who is living that dream. His hard work, quality craftsmanship, and dedication had given him the ability to do what...
2021-08-1757 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #014 – Why Do Competitors Do This?Why do competitors do this? In all industries, a sales person will choose to concentrate on putting down a competitor's product rather than focusing on what is good about their product. I have been on the receiving end of this type of a conversation more often then I would like. I have gone as far as to tell a salesperson to convince me why I should buy your product rather than convince me why I should not buy someone else's. Let me know your thoughts or experiences with this in the comments below.
2019-10-1616 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #013 – Talking With Vectric About The New Version 10 SoftwareI had the privilege to talk with Stephanie Downing, Marketing Director and Adam James, Technical Director for Vectric Ltd. Vectric offers the world some of the easiest to use and most powerful design and CAM programs for CNC router users. Every other year they release a new major version of the software and the recent release of V10 is the major buzz in the CNC world right now. For a full list of all the new features, please visit: https://www.vectric.com/upgrade/vcarve-proIn this video...
2019-09-2850 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #012 – A Visit With Andrew Griffing Growing His Business With A Large Format CNCAndrew Griffing of Griffin Lee Artisans talks about all of the ways they have grown their business with a 2×4 CNC and now is planning to upgrade to a 4×8 CNC system for processing sheet work for projects such as kitchen cabinets. Here is the video version of this podcast interview.
2019-08-0727 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #011 – CNC Journey From Zero Experience With John DeGirolamoAfter upgrading from a Stepcraft D-Series to a Q-Series CNC system, John went from absolutely no CNC experience to using his machine for his work in many different applications. He makes a lot of use out of attachments on the machine such as a 3D Touch Probe, Drag Knife, Hot Wire Foam Cutter and more. We also discuss marquetry and how to use software and a CNC to do this type of projects.Links* Stepcraft D-Series* Stepcraft Q-Series* Vectric V Carve Desktop* Autodesk Fusion 360* Musclechuck Quick Change Tool...
2019-07-1942 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #010 – Talking with Bill Griggs from CNC Router Tips Facebook Group and PodcastBill Griggs is the founder of the CNC Router Tips group on Facebook with over 15,000 members and the creator of the CNC Router Tips Podcast. He also has a website called The Maker's Guide on which he sells a device that he designed called the Triple Edge Finder. In this episode we discuss a lot of topics that including the business of CNC and how you can start a business with a CNC router or milling machine and we discuss online and passive business ideas. We also discuss the differences between CNC routers and CNC milling...
2019-07-111h 01Think It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #009 – CNC or 3D Printer – Which Should You Buy?In this episode I talk about the differences between a CNC router/milling machine and a 3D printer and why you might want one over the other… or perhaps both. There are a lot of things that each type of machine will do better than the other and there is a lot to consider when you try to decide on which will best suit your needs. To try and help you figure it out, I discuss the following in this episode:* Should you buy a CNC machine or a 3D Printer?* What do...
2019-07-0335 min
Tech – High VoltageFabricating Parts in Your Basement: Interview with Erick Royer of Stepcraft CNC SystemsI recently had the pleasure of speaking with Erick Royer of Stepcraft CNC Systems. Stepcraft is the manufacturer of high end, easy to use CNC machines that allow users to fabricate parts in their very own home. Join in as we discuss how he used Kickstarter to launch his first product, the journey he went...
2019-06-2750 minThink It. Make It. PodcastThink It. Make It. Podcast Episode #006 – Bob Warfield, The Creator of G-Wizard Speed and Feed Calculator and CNCCookbook.comBob Warfield is a proven CNC expert and is the creator of www.CNCCookbook.com and the very popular G-Wizard Speed and Feed Calculator software. We are thankful for Bob taking the time to discuss his software, speeds and feeds and much more.Bob discusses how he started CNCCookbook and what led him to starting the G-Wizard Calculator which started around 2007, which he wrote entirely on his own. He designed this software to accomplish three things:– To be the world's best speeds and feeds calculator– Help people remember tips, which are built into the program– Wanted softwa...
2019-06-191h 02
CNC Router Tips PodcastCNCRT 18: How He Raised $510,497 With CNC Router BusinessIn this episode we talk with Erick Royer of Stepcraft.US about how he raised $510,497 with a CNC Router Table in 30 days with Kickstarter. Erick launched a new version of his companies CNC Router Table on Kickstarter Crowdfunding website and successfully funded and produced the Stepcraft 2 Universal Desktop CNC Solution.This is part of a series of interviews with people who have created CNC Startup businesses.Erick Royer Contact Info:Twitter - @erickroyer, Email - info@stepcraft.us website: http://Stepcraft.usStepcraft Crafters Club – Facebook groupDonek drag knife - http://donektools.co...
2015-11-281h 15
All Things That Fly RC PodcastATTF #287 - Erick RoyerThis week Lucien and Daniel welcome Albert Tejera, owner of TME to the show as a new host. Also joining us this episode as our special guest we have Erick Royer, Executive Editor at Maplegate Media to talk about Several of their publications including Airsoft Insider, Fly RC, RC Heli Pilot and Multirotor magazines. We also get into a discussion about 3D printing, and some cool printers that are coming out soon.
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Albert's Company, Tejera Microsystems Engineering
New Mikado V-Bar Radio
New Goblin 570 Helicopter
DJI S1000 Octocopter
DJI S1000 Octocopter at Empire RC
Blade 350...
2014-03-0154 min