9 Layers. Two Materials. 12 Hours. One Big Question — Did It Work? YCR CutWorks 2026-07-19 | 9 layers. Wood AND brushed mild steel combined into one piece — something nobody has done before ?. 12 hours of machine time, a custom metal frame, and one very big question.Did it work? And more importantly… can a hobby actually pay for itself doing this?Right then — let's chuck it in and see what happens. 🔥Link to the Etsy file : etsy.com/uk/listing/1779662117/multilayer-laser-cut-files-city-world?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=multilayer+files+geometric&ref=sr_gallery-4-49&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=search&pro=1&sts=1&dd=1&content_source=8a9b803d-90c9-447e-9039-d8e79347f5c7%253ALTa8a29a17f031b2f0f9c435c35db72f23873b2e53&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=8a9b803d-90c9-447e-9039-d8e79347f5c7%3ALTa8a29a17f031b2f0f9c435c35db72f23873b2e53YCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.For Business Enquiries contact : Steve@ycrcutworks.co.ukCheck out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestorationFacebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591291298916------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All Music From Epidemic Sounds. www.epidemicsound.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#lasercutting #makerbusiness #hobbytobusiness #metalart #lasercutter #ycrcutworksCreate stunning multi layered art using laser cutting techniques. Watch how birch wood, plywood, and mild steel combine into a detailed cityscape panel.This project demonstrates the full process of creating laser cutting art from initial design to final assembly. It is perfect for makers interested in combining mixed materials like wood and metal to produce high-end architectural art. You will see how to prepare birch wood and plywood sheets, operate the laser cutter for intricate detail, and construct a custom frame to house the piece.Following these steps allows you to build professional-grade wall decor using accessible laser cut wood components. By layering different thicknesses of material, you can add significant depth and visual interest to your woodworking projects. This tutorial explains the assembly techniques needed to ensure a clean, gallery-quality finish for your own laser cutting metal and wood creations.Subscribe for weekly woodworking projects and fabrication tutorials, and comment below if you want to see more architectural art designs.
From Cheap Wood to Expensive Viking Gaming Board — Is There Money to Be Made? YCR CutWorks 2026-09-13 | This week I'm building a Viking backgammon board entirely from 3mm plywood and 3mm acrylic using the OMTech Turbo 747. Full runic engravings, a Tree of Yggdrasil lid, and custom laser cut acrylic counters to finish it off. From raw cheap wood to a finished Viking gaming board — let's see what this machine can do.If you want to have a go yourself, the design file link is in the description — add it in the comments what you think it's worth!ETSY File : etsy.com/uk/listing/4494179659/backgammon-00285-laser-cut-file-engraved?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=laser+cut+backgammon&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=search&sts=1&dd=1&content_source=aa09ca27-55c4-417d-8c76-9fb1c79ce81b%253ALT7986270f9521439c4e57852569357d4c54563f7a&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=aa09ca27-55c4-417d-8c76-9fb1c79ce81b%3ALT7986270f9521439c4e57852569357d4c54563f7aGet your own OMTech laser:🇺🇸 US: omtech.com/CutWorkS🇬🇧 UK: omtech.uk/?ref=CutWorkS🇦🇺 Australia: https://www.omtech.au/?ref=CutWorkSUse code CutWorkS for a discount at checkout!Shop: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukEmail: steve@ycrcutworks.co.ukYCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.Check out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestoration#lasercutter #lasercutting #omtech #backgammon #vikingcraft #woodworking #diycrafts #makersofinstagram #laserengrave #ycrcutworks
Big Results From a Cheap Machine — But Can It Make a Profit? YCR CutWorks 2026-09-06 | In last week's video I built a massive layered wall art piece on the Gweike M3 Ultra — but what if you don't have a big machine? This week I took on a brand new project using one of the cheapest diode lasers on the market, the AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3. Similar layered technique, different design, fraction of the machine cost. But can it still make a profit?This is proof that you don't need to spend a fortune to get into laser cutting as a business. The results might just surprise you.The piece is made from 7 layers of 3mm plywood, painted and assembled by hand. No expensive materials, no big machine — just a budget laser and a bit of patience.Don't forget — this project can be scaled to fit whatever laser you have. The metal layers from the original can be swapped out for different colours of wood or stained differently, so this is achievable on almost any budget.Design file used in this video:etsy.com/uk/listing/982828835/music-multilayer-svg-laser-cut-file?ref=yr_purchasesAlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 — the machine used in this video:algolaser.com/products/algolaser-diy-kit-mk3-diode-laser-engraver?ref=YCRCUTWORKSUse code YCR10 for a discountGweike M3 Ultra 6-in-1 Laser CNC — as used in last week's video:gweikecloud.com/?ref=aahmfnayUse code YORKSHIRE for a discountShop: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukEmail: steve@ycrcutworks.co.ukYCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.Check out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestoration#lasercutting #makerbusiness #hobbytobusiness #metalart #lasercutter #ycrcutworks00:00 Intro00:16 Stripping Down Last Week's Job00:14 Colouring The Art06:53 Glueing The Layers Together10:04 Inserting The Brass11:34 Continuing Glueing The Layers16:20 Adding The Acrylic17:25 Unpacking The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 and Assembly18:25 Cutting a Multilayered Art Piece on the AlgoLaser28:04 Colouring The Smaller Multilayered Piece28:41 Glueing The Smaller Piece Together29:26 Revealing The AlgoLaser Art30:34 Reflecting on The AlgoLaser31:27 Outro
Can a Small Business Make BIG Profit From a HUGE Project? YCR CutWorks 2026-08-30 | Can a small business actually make big profit from a massive, complex project — or does the scale just eat into your margins?In this video I build a huge multi-layered geometric wall art piece measuring 580x1060mm — 7 layers combining 3mm plywood and sheet steel, inlaid with brass and acrylic. It's one of the most ambitious builds I've tackled on the channel, and in part 2 I'll be revealing the full cost breakdown and whether it actually turns a profit.What's in this video:Designing and cutting multiple layers of 3mm plywood and sheet steel on the Gweike M3 UltraInlaying brass and acrylic into the designThe full build process on a piece this sizeDon't forget — this project can be scaled down to fit any laser, even a budget machine. The steel and brass layers can be replaced with different types of wood or simply stained to contrast, so you can achieve a similar result without the metalwork. There's a version of this build for every budget.Gweike M3 Ultra 6-in-1 Laser CNC — as used in this video!Use code YORKSHIRE for a discount 👉 gweikecloud.com/?ref=aahmfnayLike the design? Check it out here:etsy.com/uk/listing/1882203314/multi-layered-wooden-wall-art🛒 Visit our shop: www.YCRCutWorkS.co.ukLike and subscribe for more laser cutting, fabrication and making content — and drop a comment below: what do you think a piece like this is worth?#LaserCutting #WallArt #WoodArt #GeometricArt #LaserCutter #GweikeM3Ultra #MultiLayered #WoodCraft #MakerWorkshop #YCRCutWorks #MetalFabrication #HomeDecor #LaserArt #WoodWorking #MakerLife #LightBurn #InlayWork #BrassInlay #AcrylicArt #WallDecorYCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.0:00 Intro00:13 The Project00:52 First CO2 Laser Cut01:49 Failure04:25 Adding Brass16:05 The Second Layer18:14 Adding a Sheet Steel Layer25:10 More Wooden Layers33:36 Introducing Acrylic39:56 The Dilemma40:42 Verdict and Outro
Was It a Huge Mistake? I Laser Cut a HUGE Locomotive Model to Find Out YCR CutWorks 2026-08-23 | Can you actually make money building massive, complex laser-cut models — or are they just a huge waste of workshop time and materials?In this video I take on a giant locomotive model cut from 3mm plywood to find out the real cost, assembly time, and whether a build like this is ever worth selling.What's in this video:Prepping vector files and optimising sheets for 3mm plywoodRunning the OMTech Turbo-747 and managing cut times across multiple sheetsThe reality of assembling a massive multi-part wooden locomotiveFull cost vs time breakdown — and the honest verdict🔗 Get your own OMTech laser:🇺🇸 US: omtech.com/CutWorkS🇬🇧 UK: omtech.uk/?ref=CutWorkS🇦🇺 Australia: https://www.omtech.au/?ref=CutWorkS💰 Use code CutWorkS for a discount at checkout!Locomotive Model on ETSY.com : etsy.com/uk/listing/1688135832/union-pacific-big-boy-4014-3d-puzzle?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=locomotive&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=search&dd=1&content_source=1b8fe3bf-373a-4d11-9ff1-0e222268a911%253ALT0aafad1b606062b50d16b7b69c8c11d8b8c60beb&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=1b8fe3bf-373a-4d11-9ff1-0e222268a911%3ALT0aafad1b606062b50d16b7b69c8c11d8b8c60beb🛒 Visit our shop: www.YCRCutWorkS.co.ukIf you enjoyed this, like and subscribe for more laser cutting, fabrication and making content. Drop a comment — would you buy something like this, or is the build time just too high to justify the price?YCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.Music from Epidemic Sounds : www.epidemicsound.comCheck out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestoration00:00 Intro00:15 The Locomotive02:00 Loading the Pattern03:25 1st Cut on the OMTech Turbo-74705:54 Did the 1st Cut Work?10:47 Problems With Cutting13:21 Realigning the Laser14:33 Laser Cutting Roblox on the Longer Ray5 40W15:51 Continuing the Laser Cutting19:06 Finishing and Painting the Roblox Sign20:39 Locomotive Build Instructions21:51 Makeshift Build Table22:43 Revealing the Roblox Sign24:22 Assembling the Locomotive27:21 Mid Build Thoughts29:08 Next Day Progress29:56 Final Thoughts and Verdict31:20 Outro#LaserCutting #LaserCutter #WoodModel #PlywoodModel #OMTech #CNCLaser #ModelMaking #WoodCraft #LaserCutModel #MakerWorkshop #YCRCutWorks #WasThatAMistake #ModelTrain #Locomotive #LaserWood #MakerLife #WoodWorking #LightBurn #LaserArt #HandmadeModel
Can ONE Machine Build a Real Profitable Business From Scratch in a single Day? YCR CutWorks 2026-08-16 | Can a single machine actually build a profitable business from scratch — in just one day? Today I'm putting it to the test — using just the OMTech 70W CO2 laser to make three completely different products in a single working day, then revealing exactly what they could sell for.What we made in one day:- A complex multilayered decorative piece- A multilayered wall clock- 4 tea light lanternsTotal potential profit from one day's work: £400If you've ever wondered whether a mid-range laser cutter is worth the investment, this video gives you the honest answer — with real products, real cutting times and real numbers.YCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.🔗 Get your own OMTech laser:🇺🇸 US: omtech.com/CutWorkS🇬🇧 UK: omtech.uk/?ref=CutWorkS🇦🇺 Australia: https://www.omtech.au/?ref=CutWorkS💰 Use code **CutWorkS** for a discount at checkout!ETSY downloads Clock : etsy.com/uk/listing/4543474169/face-clock-template-layered-woodland?ref=yr_purchasesMandala : etsy.com/uk/listing/1816501568/3d-mandala-laser-cut-file-svg-celestial?ref=yr_purchasesThe Lanterns are from Creative fabrica and there are lots to choose from🛒 Want to own one of our pieces? Check out our shop at www.YCRCutWorkS.co.uk🔔 If you enjoy the content don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a video — it genuinely helps the channel more than you know!Business enquiries: steve@ycrcutworks.co.uk0:00 Intro00:13 Unboxing the Machine02:17 Making a Multi-Layered Wooden Clock03:37 CO2 Laser Cutting Test13:55 Staining & Painting Clock Layers15:58 Crafting Lanterns from Scrap Material17:31 Assembling the Clock18:33 Clock Final Reveal19:47 Laser Cutting Multi-Layered Mandala Art24:57 Assembling the Lanterns33:17 Coloring & Finishing the Mandala40:02 Assembling the Mandala44:00 Mandala Final Reveal45:43 Can ONE Machine Build a Profitable Business?48:00 OutroMusic from epidemic sounds : www.epidemicsound.com#LaserCutting #OMTech #CO2Laser #LaserCutter #MakeMoneyFromHome #LaserCutWood #WoodArt #YCRCutWorks #MakerWorkshop #IsItWorthIt #StartABusiness #LaserCutClock #TeaLightLantern #PassiveIncome #CO2LaserCutter #lasercutting #makerbusiness #hobbytobusiness #metalart #lasercutter #ycrcutworks
Can Hundreds of £s in Equipment Make £1,000s in Profit? YCR CutWorks 2026-08-09 | Everyone asks if a laser cutter is worth buying. Today I'm answering that properly — using a Longer Ray5 40W desktop diode laser, one of the cheapest, most budget-friendly laser cutters on the market at just a few hundred pounds, making 3 high-end products, then revealing exactly what each one sold for.Can budget laser cutting equipment actually make you real money? We're aiming to turn this affordable machine into thousands of pounds in sales — no expensive setup, no fluff, just real numbers.What we're making:A multilayer samurai wall art pieceA 3D Death Star layered build : etsy.com/uk/listing/1383426308/death-star-5-layers-25d-laser-cut-fileAn octopus yin-yang engraved designThen the full cost and profit breakdown — materials, machine time, and sale price, so you can see exactly what it takes to turn a cheap laser cutter into a profitable side hustle.If you've ever thought about buying a budget desktop laser cutter to make money, this video gives you the honest answer.For more information on the Longer Ray5 40w diode visit:US: longer.net/products/longer-ray5-40w-laser-engraverEU: eu.longer.net/products/longer-ray5-40w-laser-engraverSubscribe for more laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC and fabrication content from YCR CutWorks — the sister channel to Yorkshire Car Restoration.Yorkshire Car Restoration: youtube.com/@yorkshirecarrestorationBusiness enquiries: steve@ycrcutworks.co.ukYCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.Check out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestorationAll Music from Epidemic Sounds: epidemicsound.com00:00 intro00:40 Unpacking02:16 Building the Laser02:58 Initial Impressions03:43 First Laser Cut05:32 Laser Cutting the First Product06:55 Verdict on First Cut07:28 Pricing Last Weeks Furniture15:10 Assembling Layers18:49 Can the Longer Ray 5 40w cut 5mm MDF19:49 Revealing the Laser Cut Death Star20:33 Laser Cutting the Zodiac Sign26:00 Assembling the Zodiac Sign27:24 Making A Multi-layered Ninja Picture32:17 Revealing the Ninja Art 32:57 Final Verdict of the Longer Ray5 40w diode laser 34:25 Outro#lasercutting #makerbusiness #hobbytobusiness #metalart #lasercutter #ycrcutworks #LaserCutting #LongerRay5 #DiodeLaser #LaserEngraving #MakeMoneyFromHome #WoodArt #LaserCutArt #YCRCutWorks #YorkshireCarRestoration #MakerWorkshop #IsItWorthIt #LaserCutWood #3DLayeredArt #BudgetLaser #DesktopLaser #PassiveIncome #LaserCutter #CheapLaserCutter #SideHustleIdeas #MakeMoneyOnline
1 Old Table. Laser Cut Steel. Box Section Legs. One Big Question — Was It Worth It? YCR CutWorks 2026-08-02 | In this video I'm taking a cheap, boring Facebook Marketplace bedside table and completely transforming it into an industrial showpiece — using laser cut geometric steel panels, box section metal legs, and a dark oak finish with a hidden pop of colour underneath the panels that you have to see to believe.**What we're making:**- Laser cutting black geometric steel panels on the Gweike M3 Ultra- Fabricating box section metal legs- Painting the inside of the panels with a teal/sky colour that glows through the geometric cutouts- Stripping and refinishing the cabinet in a very dark oak- Attaching the panels with dome head pins for an industrial rivet lookIf you've ever wondered whether a laser cutter can genuinely transform cheap furniture into something worth selling, this video will show you exactly what's possible.Subscribe for more laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC and fabrication content from YCR CutWorks — the sister channel to Yorkshire Car Restoration.Yorkshire Car Restoration main channel: youtube.com/@yorkshirecarrestorationBusiness enquiries: steve@ycrcutworks.co.ukYCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.Check out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestorationAll Music From Epidemic sounds : epidemicsound.com---#LaserCutting #FurnitureMakeover #IndustrialFurniture #LaserEngraving #DIYFurniture #GweikeM3Ultra #MetalFabrication #YCRCutWorks #YorkshireCarRestoration #MakerWorkshop #GeometricDesign #IndustrialStyle #FurnitureTransformation #LaserCutter #WorkshopMake---
Engraving Custom Brass Badges on the xTool Ultra — Is It Actually Profitable? YCR CutWorks 2026-07-26 | Can I make a profit laser engraving a custom badge on the xTool F2 Ultra? In this video I find out — plus I'm 3D printing 3 genuinely usable workshop tools AND finishing off our 9-layer wood and steel project with the full costs and profit breakdownLearn the process of brass engraving for a custom cafe racer badge. Watch how a 3mm brass sheet becomes a professional layered design.This guide details the end-to-end creation of custom cafe racer parts using precision laser technology. If you are interested in metal fabrication or creating bespoke bike accessories, this breakdown covers the entire design, assembly, and finishing workflow required to achieve high-quality results at home.Beyond the aesthetic, I also discuss the practical side of this project, specifically the costings for multi-layer brass engraving tasks. You will see exactly how to manage component assembly to ensure the final laser cut badge fits perfectly on your motorcycle frame.Subscribe for weekly custom fabrication breakdowns, and comment below if you want to see more metalworking tutorials for motorcycle builds.Link to the ETSY file : etsy.com/uk/listing/1779662117/multilayer-laser-cut-files-city-world?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=multilayer+files+geometric&ref=sr_gallery-4-49&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=search&pro=1&sts=1&dd=1&content_source=8a9b803d-90c9-447e-9039-d8e79347f5c7%253ALTa8a29a17f031b2f0f9c435c35db72f23873b2e53&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=8a9b803d-90c9-447e-9039-d8e79347f5c7%3ALTa8a29a17f031b2f0f9c435c35db72f23873b2e53 CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.Business Enquiries : Steve@ycrcutworks.co.ukCheck out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestoration#lasercutting #makerbusiness #hobbytobusiness #metalart #lasercutter #ycrcutworksAll Music from Epidemic Sounds00:00 intro 00:23 Finishing the multi-layered multi material city scape.02:23 Coulring the City Scape 07:43 Assembling the City Scape13:26 City Scape Costs15:18 Engraving a Café Racer Badger19:33 Aging the Café Racer Badge22:49 3D printing Usable Tools30:42 Did We Make Money + Outro
The Depth in This Piece is Insane and still 5 more Layers, #LaserCuttingArt #Timelapse YCR CutWorks 2026-07-16 | Crafting a detailed layered cityscape using wood and metal techniques.Watch the assembly process as I layer intricate architectural cutouts to build a textured skyline. This project demonstrates precision woodworking and metalworking methods for creating depth in wall art. The full build will be completed in the next update.Subscribe to see the finished project reveal this Sunday.
I Made a Ferari F40 Coin for £2.50… But Can I Sell It for a Profit? YCR CutWorks 2026-07-12 | I made a Ferari F40 commemorative coin, a 3D printed display case, a matching stand, and a commemorative plaque — total material cost? £2.50.But here's the problem. Nobody's paying for materials. They're paying for your time. So is this hobby actually worth anything as a business?Real numbers, real process, no fluff.Coin cut on the xTool F2 Ultra | Plaque on the xTool MetalFab | Stand printed on the Prusa Core One | Case printed on the Creality K2 PlusYCR CutWorks — finding out if you can make a real living from a laser cutting hobby. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.For Business Enquiries contact : Steve@ycrcutworks.co.ukCheck out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestoration#lasercutting #makerbusiness #hobbytobusiness #metalart #lasercutter #ycrcutworksResources used ChatGPT for prompting the image Sculpt OK for making the relief : sculptok.com/imageGeneratorAll Music is from Epidemic Sounds : http://www.epidemicsound.com0:00 Intro0:30 Cutting the Brass Coin3:27 Printing the Stand4:33 Making the Coin Relief5:13 Engraving the Brass Coin5:45 Printing the Coin Case7:58 Finishing the Stand9:02 Finishing embossing the Front of the Coin and starting the Back11:28 Making the Special Edition Plaque 16:45 Making the Brushed effect with just sandpaper18:02 Finishing the Embossing on the Coin18:52 Aging the Brass Coin22:36 Costs and Profit25:22 Was it Worth it Outro
Did We Make Money? | Making Metal Wall Art With a Laser Cutter YCR CutWorks 2026-07-05 | In this video we're finding out if you can actually make money from laser cutting — and we're doing it by attempting something I've never seen done before. Taking a geometric modern art design that's usually only made in wood, and cutting it in 10 layers of mild steel on the Gweike M2 Ultra.I had absolutely no idea if it was going to work. But what happened when I hit it with rust neutraliser before finishing it was a complete surprise — and it completely changed the product.We break down the full cost of materials, the time it took, and most importantly — what I'd sell it for and whether there's actually any money in it.For Business Enquiries contact : Steve@ycrcutworks.co.ukThis is YCR CutWorks — an honest, unfiltered attempt to turn a laser cutting hobby into a real working business. Real numbers, real mistakes, real results.Dont forget to follow us on Facebook : facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591291298916🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the journey👍 Like if you want to see more💬 Drop a comment — would you make it bigger? And would you hang this in your home?Check out our products: www.ycrcutworks.co.ukMain channel: @yorkshirecarrestoration#lasercutting #makerbusiness #hobbytobusiness #metalart #lasercutter #ycrcutworksAll Music From Epidemic Sounds0:00 Intro0:19 The Challenge3:15 Starting the Cut5:02 Trying not to set light to the Job7:17 Finally Laser Cutting20:43 Sanding to a Brushed Finish23:59 Protecting the metal26:13 Making the Metal Frame34:17 Assembling it together36:44 Costs and Profits38:09 Outro
YCR CutWorkS , let’s make a Hobby a business #hobby money #maker business. YCR CutWorks 2026-07-01 | Can you actually make a living from a maker's hobby? This is YCR CutWorkS — laser-cut art, engraving, 3D printing and more from Yorkshire.🛒 Shop everything I make: www.ycrcutworks.co.uk📺 Full-length videos on the channel — Subscribe so you don't miss the next build!#lasercutting #lasercutart #makerbusiness #hobbytobusiness #laserengraving #yorkshire
Can I Make a Living Out Of a Makers Hobby YCR CutWorks 2026-06-28 | Welcome to the very first video on YCR CutWorks!I'm Steve from Yorkshire Car Restoration — where we restore and build bespoke classic cars. But this channel is something different. This is where we find out if you can actually make a real living from a maker's hobby, using laser cutter, 3d printers , engraves, scanner and many more types of equipment. In this first video I'm giving you a tour of the workshop and all the machines — including our Gweike fibre laser, CO2 laser, xTool, LaserPecker, 3D printers, scanners and more. Then we get straight into making our first product — Multilayered wall art , a multilayer laser cut piece from birch plywood that sells on our website.We're going to look at exactly what it costs to make, how long it takes, what the real profit margin is — and whether any of this actually makes financial sense.No fluff, no hiding the numbers, no pretending everything goes perfectly. Just real making, real costings and real honest results.For Business Enquiries contact : Steve@ycrcutworks.co.uk🔗 Shop: www.ycrcutworks.co.uk Don't forget to follow us on Facebook : facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591291298916📺 Main Channel: Yorkshire Car Restoration www.youtube.com/@UCNEivDpQhAGX6nbzpqPvLIg #lasercutting #laserengraving #makerbusiness #ycrcutworks #yorkshire #hobbytobusiness #smallbusiness #laserengraver #woodworking #handmade All Music is from Epidemic Sounds0:00 Intro0:14 About me1:05 Workshop Tour4:37 Today's Task5:07 Setting up the Tooling9:48 Making the First Cut15:12 Troubleshooting25:33 Staining the Wood28:48 Assembly31:02 Costs and profits : was it worth it 32:02 Outro
