Building a Tool Company with DFM Toolworks

This week we chat with JT the owner and creator of DFM Toolworks. We get into what it takes to start a tool company from scratch, strategies for developing prototypes for cheap, marketing and selling through channels like Amazon.

Show Notes

Check out the full show notes here: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/dfm-toolworks

Shownotes

• Website
• Instagram
• MHUB
• Hoss VF2
• Cardscraper
• Marking Knives
• Amazon Store
• Jungle Scout
• Viral Launch
• Shipstation
• Maker Minded Podcast 114: JT | DFM Toolworks
• Brass Hammer
• Xometry.com
• Wood Whisperer
• Workbench Con

Topics
00:03:24 - What is DFM Woodworks
00:08:16 - How DFM Toolworks started
00:19:02 - Working with lasers
00:32:20 - Selling on Amazon
00:42:26 - Product design process
00:47:26 - Anodizing Aluminum
00:49:40 - Upcoming Projects

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The Make or Break Podcast is a weekly audio and video series that features amazing makers across the world. We dive into the greatest things they make as well as lessons learned from the things they break! Featuring woodworking, metalworking, electronics, 3d printing and more!