Beginner's Guide to CNC Machining in Wood, Paperback Book

The Beginner's Guide to CNC Machining in Wood provides you with everything you need to know about your CNC router in a way that's clear, approachable, and easy to comprehend. From the fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control to its machinery, software, tools, and materials, this 160-page book will teach you everything you need to know about your CNC router. It provides detailed overviews on how to get started, with practical and essential tips, technique tutorials, and skill-building projects. The general principles and instructions provided here are applicable to a wide range of software and CNC machine brands, making this a must-have resource that any woodworker can use!

Details:

• A complete manual to understanding the fundamentals, machinery, software, tools, and materials of CNC
• Walks you through CAD/CAM programs, choosing a machine, setting up a workspace, and basic operations
• Includes hands-on projects that incorporate various concepts and techniques in digital joinery and 2-1/2D carving
• Easy-to-understand text is clear, approachable, and applies to a wide range of software and machine brands
• Diagrams, illustrations, software screenshots, and helpful photography provided throughout
• Overcome limitations of 3-axis CNC machines and develop comprehensive knowledge on proper use
• Projects range from clamps, jigs, and fixtures to carved signs, a logo luggage tag, grapevine relief carving, and more