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Hi guys (ladies inclusive),
Like 3 years ago now, I bought my CNC machine with the crazy idea of building a side hustle that might help once I retire. I bought it, I built it, there it sat until recently. Now, I've built 3 or four projects, mostly utilitarian things for myself like wall shelf brackets, router bit trays for my rolling cabinet, etc. I built a couple of small gifts for Lisa (the boss, aka wife) as either "leaving on a trip" notes, or most recently a jewelry tray for Valentine's Day.
That's where my ingenuity dies.
All of the ideas for which I bought my CNC machine have led to a completely saturated market. Even local craft markets are completely awash in cutting boards and other CNC-created ideas, so I'm honestly out of ideas.
I know that none of you have focused on the idea of CNC-created stuff, but I'm honestly hoping some of you might have a niche idea or two to help me justify keeping the stupid thing...
My latest niche idea (being in Florida) is to prototype and sell some fishing rod holders and gear, but I don't know. I'd have to move beyond wood and into HDPE or other plastics, which gets expensive..
I'm just flailing for good ideas here guys... Stuff that's simple to mass produce, cheap to build, and if larger, could be flat-pack style.
Wayne
Like 3 years ago now, I bought my CNC machine with the crazy idea of building a side hustle that might help once I retire. I bought it, I built it, there it sat until recently. Now, I've built 3 or four projects, mostly utilitarian things for myself like wall shelf brackets, router bit trays for my rolling cabinet, etc. I built a couple of small gifts for Lisa (the boss, aka wife) as either "leaving on a trip" notes, or most recently a jewelry tray for Valentine's Day.
That's where my ingenuity dies.
All of the ideas for which I bought my CNC machine have led to a completely saturated market. Even local craft markets are completely awash in cutting boards and other CNC-created ideas, so I'm honestly out of ideas.
I know that none of you have focused on the idea of CNC-created stuff, but I'm honestly hoping some of you might have a niche idea or two to help me justify keeping the stupid thing...
My latest niche idea (being in Florida) is to prototype and sell some fishing rod holders and gear, but I don't know. I'd have to move beyond wood and into HDPE or other plastics, which gets expensive..
I'm just flailing for good ideas here guys... Stuff that's simple to mass produce, cheap to build, and if larger, could be flat-pack style.
Wayne