Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Want to make money with your CNC machine? In this live IDC Woodcraft Q&A, Alex Duffy breaks down the real-world side of running a CNC woodworking business through craft fairs, retail stores, and niche product sales.

This conversation covers everything from booth psychology and product pricing to retail partnerships and themed products that actually sell. Alex shares lessons learned from years of doing craft fairs, building repeat retail relationships, and turning woodworking into a second full-time income.

You’ll learn how to test products before scaling, how to approach stores professionally, and why product presentation matters just as much as the product itself. Whether you’re just starting your CNC side hustle or trying to grow your woodworking business, this episode is packed with practical strategies and honest advice.

↓ Links Below ↓
* Alex's Website → duffeywoodcraft.com
* Alex's YouTube → youtube.com/@DuffeyWoodcraft
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MENTIONED IN VIDEO
* CNC With Us Discord: discord.com/invite/ASbFEQB8cC
* Andy Bird's Coaching Course: https://www.cnc.school/membership/?ref=3
* Taper ball nose Bits: idcwoodcraft.com/search?q=taper+ball
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*The Complete CNC Router Bit Starter Set for Beginners → link.idcwoodcraft.com/rqzgvp
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* The CNC Hub → thecnchub.com
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* File Marketplace for CNC creators → cncfiles.com/?ref=zwiwxbyb
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CONTACT
*Alex → info@duffeywoodcraft.com
*Garrett → garrett@idcwoodcraft.com

00:00 cnc business q&a intro
04:50 how alex started selling cnc products
08:50 getting products into retail stores
14:20 biggest craft fair mistakes beginners make
18:40 psychology of craft fair booth setup
24:30 pricing cnc woodworking products
39:20 themed products that sell better
48:30 approaching retail stores successfully
01:02:40 handling fear of failure in business
01:08:20 why etsy is a race to the bottom

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