Easy CNC Project: Pencil Catchall Tray + Selling Strategies

🎁 Make This Pencil Tray – Perfect End-of-Year Teacher Gift (CNC Tutorial + Selling Tips) In this video, we walk you through the full design and CNC process for a pencil-shaped catchall tray—perfect for teachers, classrooms, or anyone obsessed with stationery. We also break down exactly where to sell your handmade products, comparing Etsy, Shopify, and local markets. This project is beginner-friendly and optimized for customization, so you can add a teacher’s name and turn a simple tray into a $35-50 gift. This one's a win. 🛠️ Project Details CNC: Onefinity X50 Woodworker Spindle: 80mm spindle + stiffy bar upgrade Software: Vectric VCarve Pro Bits Used: ½" end mill (clearance) ¼" end mill (tray pocket) ⅛ end mill (Engrave clearance) Bowl bit (pencil slot) 90° V-bit (engraving) 💡 This Niche Sells Itself End-of-year teacher gifts are highly searched and emotionally resonant. This tray design makes it easy to personalize—and even easier to target in a Facebook ad. 💬 Topics Covered How to design a tray from scratch in VCarve Best places to sell handmade products The real costs of Etsy vs. Shopify Our real-world strategy for turning CNC projects into sales 📦 Files & Store Want to make this tray yourself? Get the files here: https://twomakerscrew.com/products/digital-files-pencil-catchall-tray 📣 Thinking of starting a Shopify store? We’ll drop a free checklist in an upcoming video. Until then, DM us any time with questions, or use our affiliate link below to support the channel! https://www.shopify.com/ca/free-trial?irclickid=xKI0cFVNIxyKRf%3A1dA2z-wwsUksxNbzZTRZ1Xc0&irgwc=1&partner=5358668&affpt=excluded&utm_channel=affiliates&utm_source=5358668-impact&utm_medium=cpa&iradid=1061744 Want Even More Help Growing Your Maker Biz? Join our Patreon Crew for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, monthly digital files, deep-dive tutorials, and real talk about what’s working (and what’s not) in our business. We share everything from our favorite tools and Shopify strategies to CNC and laser-ready projects — all designed to help you build faster, smarter, and with fewer facepalm moments. 👉 Come aboard here and get access to the good stuff. https://patreon.com/TwoMakersCrew?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 👇 Comment below if you'd make this for a teacher—or what niche we should tackle next!