by cncdivi | Apr 22, 2018 | Beginner, Blog, CNC Router, DIY CNC, FeedsSpeeds, Software, Techniques
After getting about 200 responses, here are the results of our 2018 Hobby CNC survey! What kinds of CNC Machines do you own? Compared to 2016, CNC Routers have moved to the first place with 64% ownership versus 39% in 2016. CNC Mills are still very high at 45% versus...
by Bob Warfield | Apr 10, 2018 | Beginner, Blog, CNC Router, DIY CNC, FeedsSpeeds, GCode, Techniques
Is Manual Machining Faster than CNC for Simple Parts? Manual is Faster CNC is Faster CNC: Beginners Get Started Here [2018 Update] Looking to get started in CNC? Use this guide to start off on the right foot. We’ll tell you what things you’ll want to...
by Priyanka WPGeeks | Apr 3, 2018 | Beginner, Blog, CNC Router, FeedsSpeeds, Techniques
Definitive Guide to Feeds and Speeds for Wood [ Updated for 2018 ] CNC Feeds and Speeds Cookbook Italian Olive by Cookwoods.com… Here’s your comprehensive guide to Feeds and Speeds for Wood, together with Tips and Techniques that are specific to cutting...
by Bob Warfield | Mar 20, 2018 | Beginner, Blog, CNC Router, FeedsSpeeds, Techniques
Folks often ask whether a CNC Router can cut aluminum. They’re used to seeing them primarily cut wood and plastics. My answer to this question is always, “Yes, any CNC Router can cut aluminum if you do it right.” I’m going to tell you...
by Bob Warfield | Dec 12, 2017 | Beginner, Blog, CNC Router, Techniques
Take some sawdust and add heat. My brother likes to use a 9V battery touching steel wool to make it red hot. Poof! It bursts into flames pretty easily and you’re on your way to feeding your little fire larger and larger pieces of combustible material until you...
by Bob Warfield | Oct 23, 2017 | Beginner, Blog, CNC Router, FeedsSpeeds, Manual, Products, Techniques
Our Guides for Specific Cutter types includes articles that have tips, techniques, and feeds and speeds information for types including endmills, twist drills, CNC Router cutters, face mills, engraving tools, broaching, and many more. Most of all, these guides try to...