Operate your new CNC machine with skill and confidence...
CNC machines are now easier to use, less expensive to purchase, and will significantly increase woodworking productivity in the shop. So, if you’re looking to buy one—or you already have one—then CNC Essentials is for you. Veteran woodworker and instructor Randy Johnson walks you effortlessly through each step in learning to use this game-changing woodworking machine. Project design essentials, tool path basics, machine setup, bit selection, and more are all explained in an approachable and easy-to-understand format that will have any woodworker maximizing the full capacity of their CNC machine. In addition, helpful practice projects in 2-D, 2.5-D, and 3-D will ensure that you’ve grasped the basics of this versatile tool, while a gallery will inspire you to create your imaginative designs.