Went viral55:48DIY CNC Router for Under $900 - Free Plans!
6.6M viewsfrom a 206K subscriber channel
206K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$35.9Kest.$15.6K to $56.3K
YouTube niche
How much do Desktop CNC Machines YouTube channels make?
Small Desktop CNC Machines channels are getting videos with 6.6M views and earning real money from YouTube ads.
Channels in this niche typically earn $62 to $223 total from all their videos, based on 767 videos and 11 channels we analyzed.
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Channels studied
11
767 videos tracked
Highest earner (all time)
~$135.7K est.
$59K to $212.3K total
Best single video earned
~$35.9K est.
$15.6K to $56.2K per video
Most-viewed video
6.6M views
from a 225K subscriber channel
Earnings breakdown
Distribution stats from 767 videos and 11 channels analyzed.
Average channel total
$62 to $223
Estimated all-time total per channel
Top 25% of channels earn
$47 to $169
Better-performing channels (all time)
Top 10% of channels earn
$124 to $447
Highest-performing channels (all time)
Average per video
$183 to $658
Typical single-video earnings
Average views per video
73.2K
May be higher due to viral hits
Top 25% of videos get
36.8K
Views on better-performing videos
Top 10% of videos get
135.7K
Views on the biggest videos
If you post 2 videos a month
$366 to $1.3K
At this niche's typical per-video earnings
How often creators post
new video every 2.6 weeks
Average for channels in this niche
Is this niche growing?
Views are declining
Based on recent videos in this niche
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Breakout videos
Videos that pulled in far more views than their channels had subscribers.
Went viral55:48
Went viral18:47Casting an Aluminum Sign, Sand Molding and Finishing | 5k Part 2
5.7M viewsfrom a 225K subscriber channel
Went viral18:05CNC Mill for under $100
3M viewsfrom a 340K subscriber channel
340K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$17.5Kest.$7.6K to $27.3K
Went viral30:09I made a precision gearbox - with NO GEARS.
2.7M viewsfrom a 368K subscriber channel
Went viral19:24A CNC Mill For Less Than $200 - Is It Worth Buying? (CNC 3018 Pro)
2.5M viewsfrom a 148K subscriber channel
148K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$10.9Kest.$4.7K to $17K
Went viral14:47Making a DIY CNC machine with limited tools
2M viewsfrom a 124K subscriber channel
124K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$8.7Kest.$3.8K to $13.6K
Went viral13:44TOP 5 desktop CNC machines for your workshop
1.7M viewsfrom a 114K subscriber channel
114K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$9.7Kest.$4.2K to $15.2K
Went viral22:19Banggood 3018 Mini Cnc Router Kit Build, Test & Review
1.5M viewsfrom a 195K subscriber channel
195K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$7.6Kest.$3.3K to $11.8K
Went viral39:53Building precision machines is simple, until it isn't.
1.2M viewsfrom a 368K subscriber channel
Went viral41:01Build your own Desktop Injection Molding Machine
697.9K viewsfrom a 45.8K subscriber channel
45.8K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$4.2Kest.$1.8K to $6.6K
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Make a similar videoWhy this niche works
Top Desktop CNC Machines videos usually run about 20 to 34 minutes and earn an estimated $183 to $658 per video, which works out to $366 to $1.3K a month if you post at this niche's typical pace of 2 videos a month. The best ones below pulled in far more views than their channels had subscribers, the clearest sign a brand new channel can still land a hit here.
The strongest recent example is “DIY CNC Router for Under $900 - Free Plans!”, which reached 6.6M views from a 206K subscriber channel. Channels in DIY & Workshop often post about new video every 2.6 weeks, so consistency matters as much as one viral upload.
Videos are usually 20 to 34 minBased on 11 channels
Typical Desktop CNC Machines video: 27 min · ~73.2K views per upload (niche average).
Compare with similar niches
See how Desktop CNC Machines stacks up against nearby opportunities.
Similar niches
Topics with overlapping audience and content patterns.
| Niche | Category | Avg. channel total (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| This niche | Current page | $62 to $223 est. |
| DIY PCB Making at Home | DIY & Workshop | $267 to $961 est. |
| DIY Mini Tools and Drill Builds | DIY & Workshop | $425 to $1.5K est. |
| DIY Welding Machine Builds | DIY & Workshop | $503 to $1.8K est. |
| Laser Engraver Reviews | Tech & Gadgets | $93 to $279 est. |
| Wood Turning and Lathe Projects | DIY & Workshop | $119 to $427 est. |
| Marble Run Machines | DIY & Workshop | $386 to $1.4K est. |
| DIY Workshop Jigs and Clamps | DIY & Workshop | $330 to $1.2K est. |
| Woodworking Router Tools | Vehicles & Engineering | $24 to $86 est. |
Compared with adjacent niches
Related opportunities in neighboring categories.
| Niche | Category | Avg. channel total (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| This niche | Current page | $62 to $223 est. |
| Laser Engraver Reviews | Tech & Gadgets | $93 to $279 est. |
| Woodworking Router Tools | Vehicles & Engineering | $24 to $86 est. |
| 3D Printer Reviews | Tech & Gadgets | $132 to $397 est. |
| Metal Lathe Machining | Vehicles & Engineering | $305 to $813 est. |
| Laser Engraving and Cutting | Design & Creative Tools | $28 to $75 est. |
| DIY Sewing Projects | Crafts & Recipes | $352 to $1.3K est. |
| 3D Printing Projects | Vehicles & Engineering | $250 to $749 est. |
How the numbers work
How earnings are estimated, what is public, and when this page was last updated.
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2026
- Data source
- Public YouTube discovery
- Built from publicly available channels and videos matched to this niche.
- Confidence
- Confidence is highest when a niche has many long-form breakout videos with known subscriber counts. Percentile ranges are precomputed from the analyzed sample; thin niches may show wider ranges or missing percentiles.
- We take a video's public view count and estimate how much ad revenue it earned, using a typical pay-per-view rate for this niche. The result is a range (low to high).
- A channel's total estimated earnings are the sum of all its individual video estimates, across the channel's entire history.
- These estimates assume all views earned ad revenue. In reality many channels have not turned on ads, so real earnings are usually lower.
- Actual earnings depend on the creator's monetization status, audience location, ad formats, sponsorships, and more.
- Verified data comes from visible YouTube channel pages and video listings. Estimated data is filled in from related channels when direct info was not available.
- Data is independently sourced from public information. NoodleTomato is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube.
Read the full methodology on the Niche Finder methodology page.
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