About Me

Andy Bird Builds is a CNC training and coaching brand helping hobbyists master their machines, create projects they are proud of, and turn skills into profitable side hustles.

Through step-by-step CNC training, profitable project design, and a supportive community, we give beginners the skills and confidence to create and sell their work.

Introduction to Me

Hey, I’m Andy Bird. I didn’t get into CNC just for fun. I bought my first machine because my day job wasn’t going well and I needed a way to make extra money. I had zero CNC experience, just a stubborn streak and the drive to figure it out.

I know exactly how overwhelming CNC can feel because I’ve been there. My first project was a simple cutout of Michigan I gave to my mom. Not perfect, but I was proud of it. That feeling of making something from scratch hooked me.

Since 2017, I’ve helped over 125,000 CNC hobbyists go from frustration and fear of breaking something to confidently cranking out projects they can’t wait to show off. Along the way, I’ve built pieces for HGTV and Saturday Night Live, but honestly my favorite wins are when someone in my community sends me a picture of their first sale. That’s the good stuff.

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A man with short dark hair and a beard is working on a machine in a workshop. He is looking up while adjusting a part of the machine with his right hand, and his left arm is resting on a wooden surface.
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A smiling man with a beard and short dark hair, wearing a navy blue Under Armour jacket, standing in front of a robotic machine and a blue wall with geometric patterns.

What I Do Best

I teach CNC in a way that keeps it simple, fun, and profitable:

  • Cut the overwhelm - I break things down so you know exactly what to do next without guesswork or hours lost in forums.

  • Keep it fun - If you’re not enjoying the process, something is off. CNC should make you want to get back in the shop.

  • Make it pay for itself - I show you how to price your work, find customers, and turn your machine into a side hustle that actually makes sense.

I’m here to help you skip the dead ends, keep the good parts, and actually look forward to firing up your CNC.

My Journey

  • 2017

    Bought my first CNC to make extra money when my day job wasn’t going well.

  • 2018

    Started Andy Bird Builds to share what I was learning.

  • 2019

    First big client project for HGTV.

  • 2020

    Quit my full-time job and built projects for Saturday Night Live.

  • 2021 - 2023

    Continued selling CNC creations through local craft fairs, Etsy, and direct community sales while refining my process and building my audience.

  • 2024

    Hit 100,000 YouTube subscribers and launched my first CNC course,
    The CNC Side Hustle

  • 2025

     Launched my second course,
    The CNC Kickstart.

  • Today

    Helping thousands of CNC hobbyists make things they are proud of and turn skills into side income.

The Heart of It All

For me, CNC is more than a machine. It’s a way to create, to dream a little bigger, and to share something you’re proud of. And if we can make some money doing it, even better.

When you win, I win. That’s how I see it.