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What does everyone like to do outside of their workplace? We'll open it up to things you would like to start as well....

For me:

- Playing guitar / bass/ drums: I do volunteer at my church on a regular basis. I have been playing bass for 20 years, guitar for 14 years, and drums for 1.5 years.
- Recording / Composing music: I used to do this a lot about 10 years ago, but still dabble from time to time.

- I have always enjoyed architecture and design as well. It has been a while since I have done anything like that, but it's peaking my interest again.

- Future Endeavors: Videography, Animations & 3D renderings
  • in reply to KronkGitBasher
    Do you create it from scratch? Smelt, Forge, Sharpen, handle? or what is your process? This is something I am very interested in
  • in reply to KronkGitBasher
    I start from bar stock, usually 1"-1.5" wide and .060"-.250" thick. I order in 48" lengths and cut what I need. The Damascus I forge weld and pattern form myself. Then heat, beat, repeat into shape with hammer or press. I heat treat and grind/sharpen. Handle material I order from a few different places. I also make the sheaths from scratch. Very similar to the stuff you see on Forged in Fire. The middle knife a actually used this year to gut and field dress 3 deer. I've also made a couple swords.
  • I have been working on my website every week for the past few months. I finally made my first 20 cents haha. I know that doesn't sound like a lot but it is the hardest 20 cents I have ever earned. It is a scaling thing so the goal is to get to $4,000 a month within the next 2 years. I guess this isn't really a hobby because it is a for profit website, more like a part time job.

    It is all about 3D printing so if that isn't for you I understand. This isn't a plug, I am just posting it for those who are curious.
    https://my3dlife.com/
  • I have been working on my website every week for the past few months. I finally made my first 20 cents haha. I know that doesn't sound like a lot but it is the hardest 20 cents I have ever earned. It is a scaling thing so the goal is to get to $4,000 a month within the next 2 years. I guess this isn't really a hobby because it is a for profit website, more like a part time job.

    It is all about 3D printing so if that isn't for you I understand. This isn't a plug, I am just posting it for those who are curious.
    https://my3dlife.com/


    just checked out your page, pretty cool!
  • I have been working on my website every week for the past few months. I finally made my first 20 cents haha. I know that doesn't sound like a lot but it is the hardest 20 cents I have ever earned. It is a scaling thing so the goal is to get to $4,000 a month within the next 2 years. I guess this isn't really a hobby because it is a for profit website, more like a part time job.

    It is all about 3D printing so if that isn't for you I understand. This isn't a plug, I am just posting it for those who are curious.
    https://my3dlife.com/


    Nice site. I just got my first 3D printer last month, so I'm soaking up all the content I can find. The article "18 3D Prints For WoodWorking" really jumped out at me. I'll have to print some of those.

    Good luck on the side hustle. I hope it really takes off.
  • in reply to Cris_C
    Thank you sir! What 3D printer did you get?
  • in reply to Cris_C
    , I got an Artillery Sidewinder X1. Getting it set up has been kind of fickle, so I'm still working on calibrating it. I just replaced the stock firmware with a new Marlin Firmware and it has made a huge difference. I still feel like I'm on the steep end of the learning curve with all the difference slicer softwares and settings.

    How about you? What's your daily driver?

    Also, does your site have an email subscription option to notify people when you post new articles?
  • in reply to Cris_C
    Ender 3V2 is my daily driver. I think I am about to buy a Prusa mk3 or a Flashforge Adventurer 4 (Leaning towards the flashforge). IDK we will see. I need to make some money first on the website to justify spending $800 on a 3D printer!

    I don't have an email list yet but that will defiantly be coming soon! I am going to be creating some pretty great filament profile sheets soon that will hopefully drive some traffic to my email list.
  • in reply to Cris_C
    , I'll certainly subscribe when the option is available. Your articles are very nice.

    I really considered a Creality machine, one of theirs was a close second to the one I chose. The Prusa mk3 and Flashforge Adventurer 4 are certainly some premium machines. Tough decision.
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