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CNC Basics
Using a CNC router for woodworking can greatly improve the efficiency and precision of your woodworking projects. Here are the basic steps to follow:
Choose and prepare your design: The first step is to create or choose a design for your project. You can use software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, or VCarve to create a digital design that the CNC router can read. Make sure your design is compatible with your CNC router software and format.
Select your wood: Choose the type of wood you want to use and prepare it by...
Novice/Beginners Guide to Router Bits Continued
The best material for a router bit?
To start with this is a tricky question. The material at the tip of a router bit does have bearing on how it will perform. In our case, all carbide-tipped or solid carbide router bits are C3 or C4 carbide depending on the application. We also make very limited steel-only router bits for certain markets. PCB router bits are what are referred to as diamond router bits.