Adam Side Hustle

Adam Side Hustle Hi! We’re Ben & Hayley Adam. We run this alongside our full-time jobs and family life, fitting it in around our three boys’ after-school activities.

we will do our best to get back to you ASAP.

01/08/2026

Full time jobs, three kids and a side Hustle..... sleep was never really part of the business plan.

What a two years it has been!ASH Laser started with one laser, a lot of trial and error, and absolutely no idea just how...
27/07/2026

What a two years it has been!

ASH Laser started with one laser, a lot of trial and error, and absolutely no idea just how much the business would grow.

Not long after starting, we landed some much bigger orders—including one for 80 engraved boards—which quickly showed us that one laser was not going to be enough. So we added a second machine to help keep up.

From there, we invested in another laser designed for finer detail, allowing us to improve our ceramic and slate engraving. Then came an even smaller machine made specifically for cups, bottles, and other detailed jobs.

Like any small business, we have had plenty of problems, mistakes, late nights, failed engravings, broken materials, and lessons along the way—but every challenge has helped us improve what we do.

Looking back at some of our very early work compared with what we create now is a pretty amazing feeling. We are constantly learning, testing new ideas, upgrading our equipment, and finding better ways to turn your photos and ideas into something special.

Most importantly, none of this would have happened without the people who have supported us.

Every order, message, share, recommendation, comment, and repeat customer has helped our small family business grow into what it is today.

Thank you for choosing to buy locally, for supporting a small New Zealand business, and for trusting us with your photos, memories, gifts, and special occasions.

Here are a few pieces from our early days. We have come a long way—and we cannot wait to see what the next two years bring!

Thank you from our family to yours. ❤️

26/07/2026

Turns out laser engraving is easier than making content.... hopefully this gets easier.

26/07/2026

get your awesome blscksmithing needs from here!

Corban Baker

25/07/2026

A little information regarding our handmade rimu boards. These can be found on our website ready for you to mockup your own images or use our artwork.

25/07/2026

High quality engraving done here in Invercargill.

We ship NZ wide!

24/07/2026

If you have an idea about something we could make flick us a msg. We live bringing your ideas to life.

20/07/2026

Remember we do water bottles and coffee cups/thermos !

We have a couple XL rimu platters / serving boards ready to be engraved. Get our art or your photos onto this for $140. ...
20/07/2026

We have a couple XL rimu platters / serving boards ready to be engraved. Get our art or your photos onto this for $140. Or turn it into a gift pacl with our pepper and me grazing / smoke bbq packs for an extra $20.

These come with hand forged steel handles made by a local blacksmith here in Invercargill.

Only two available currently.

Also available are two slates. One off $40 each 325x176 cheese/meat slate trays.

Address

126 Ritchie Street
Invercargill
9810

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