CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner: Winning Tips, Techniques & 5 Skill-Building Projects

The ultimate beginner's guide to CNC woodworking!

Introductory information for the absolute beginner, from making simple cuts to adding texture and dimension
5 step-by-step projects to help you practice CNC skills, including a coaster, a set of plant signs, and a Tic-Tac-Toe game
Beginner's FAQ section delves into the basic concepts and techniques of CNC
Complete plans, materials and tools lists, and a CNC terms glossary
Author Ralph Bagnall has been a professional woodworker for 30 years and has been working with CNC machines since 1996

Learn all about using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router while woodworking!

Written for the absolute beginner, inside this book, author Ralph Bagnall provides an introduction to CNC, information on how CNC routers work, and 5 CNC projects to help you get started and find success with CNC woodworking.

The projects include a Tic-Tac-Toe game, cup holder, coaster, garden sign to identify plants, and metric conversion chart for the shop. Each project will build your foundational skills, with full-color photos to help to enhance your understanding of the craft. You'll learn to make simple cuts on a flat surface, program with multiple bits, work with text, and add texture and dimension to your woodworking creations. You'll also find a FAQ section for beginners and a woodworking and CNC glossary to help you learn common terms.

If you just bought a CNC woodworking machine or are thinking about buying one, CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner is the easy introduction you need to start using it!