CNC ROUTER

Spoilboard Cutter Review [8 Popular Router Bits]

by Bob Warfield | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog, CNC Products, CNC Router, Machining Techniques

What is a Spoilboard Cutter? This is an Amana Tool RC-2249 Spoilboard Cutter: It’s used to quickly flatten (also called “surfacing”) large areas with a CNC Router.  For example, to clean up your spoilboard. Why clean up a spoilboard? In order to make...

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Types of PPE to Manufacture for Covid-19: Complete Guide

by Bob Warfield | Jul 5, 2020 | Blog, CNC Products, CNC Projects, CNC Router, Cool, Guest-Post

Note:  This post relies heavily on material contributed by C.R. Onsrud, who have their own article about how to manufacture Sneeze Guards.  They’re one of the premier makers of industrial CNC Routers.  Special thanks to C.R. Onsrud for allowing us to use their...

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Optimize Tool Stickout [ Easy Guide + Bloopers! ]

by Bob Warfield | Jun 14, 2020 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Machining Techniques, Software

Optimize Tool Stickout [ Easy Guide + Bloopers! ] What is Tool Stickout? Tool Stickout is the distance from tip of tool to where the tool’s shank goes into the tool holder or collet.  It’s one of the key dimensions G-Wizard asks for when you are setting up...

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Make A CNC Chair: CNC Furniture Plans [ Paw Chair ]

by Bob Warfield | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects, CNC Router, Cool

My CNC Chair and CNC Furniture Project Ever had the urge to build a CNC Chair (or other CNC Furniture), but needed some CNC Furniture Plans to help you get going? In this article, I want to show you how I went about designing my own CNC Chair by creating a set of CNC...

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Large Part Machining: 14 Tips [ Without a Big Machine ]

by Bob Warfield | May 26, 2020 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Machining Techniques

Large Part Machining can be daunting, but it can also be a real competitive advantage.  If you have the only shop in your area capable of handling bigger parts, you’ve got a leg up on the competitive. It’s not always practical to have a machine...

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Complete CNC Router Parts [DIY Guide]

by Bob Warfield | May 26, 2020 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects, CNC Router

Complete CNC Router Parts [DIY Guide] Select a Part: Frame Table Spindle Ways Drive CNC Controller Accessories This Guide to DIY CNC Router Parts is designed for exploration and learning.  This page is the home page and visual table of contents.  Click the menu above...

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