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CNC Router Essentials: The Basics for Mastering the Most Innovative Tool in Your Workshop

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CNC Router Essentials will have woodworkers operating their CNC machines with skill and confidence.CNC machines are now easier to use, less expensive to purchase, and will greatly increase woodworking productivity in the shop. So, if you’re looking to buy one—or you already have but wish the user manual actually made sense—then CNC Essentials is for you. Veteran woodworkers Randy Johnson, CNC teacher and previous Editor in Chief of American Woodworker walks you effortlessly through each step in learning to use this game-changing woodworking machine. Project design essentials, toolpath 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. Helpful practice projects in 2-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 own imaginative designs. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cedar Lane Press; 2nd edition (March 17, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1950934128


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 26


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.34 x 10 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #82,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #57 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #2,523 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books)


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    • Great for CNC beginners
I bought this book shortly after I bought my first CNC router. It has explained a lot of things for me and helps me understand the function of the machine. Looking forward to putting it in use but I am very happy with what it has taught me so far. Definitely recommended.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023 by Edward Boyts
    • Great companion for any CNC owner
Randy Johnson is one of the best resources for Woodworking CNC work out there. I've attended his classes and he's a great guy too. Buy the book, and attend one of his classes if you get the opportunity. A wealth of knowledge in not only the milling and technical techniques but in the software side as well. I'll also add that Randy is traditional fine wood worker and has written countless articles for fine woodworking magazines over the years. This is unusual for the topic as most times CNC advise is coming from some millennial who wants to make iPod cases or plastic nose rings with their CNC. Randy is a classical carving expert and knows how to apply modern time saving skills to traditional woodworking and that's the value add with this book, and Randy's knowledge in general. He is very technically capable but also a master of hand technique. He's not just doing stuff with computers and machines to do stuff with computers and machines. He's aware of time saving, quality enhancing applications for the technology to increase operational output speed and overall quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2021 by Me the CISSP
    • V-Carve Pro: The Basics, a written tutorial
This book could be more accurately entitled "V-Carve Pro: The Basics" as the majority (80-90%) of the book consists of screen grabs of doing a few simple projects using V-Carve Pro. This is nice for people who do not have fast enough internet to view the HUNDREDS of free online video tutorials available for V-Carve, including many covering EVERY type of project shown. The most frequently asked questions by new CNC users are about Feeds and Speeds, and the basics are covered very briefly, but not in a way useful for people to figure out what works on THEIR machines ('just follow the manufacturers recommendations' is about the extent of the advice given). This is a better book than the Make ones (no typos, better quality illustrations), but should still be considered a very basic intro, and will not enable anyone to "Master" what truly can be the most innovative tool in the workshop. No discussion about basics of g-code, post processors, what to look for in buying a machine, fixturing parts to work on ends, joinery using the CNC, climb vs. conventional cutting or anything other than the basics of making a couple of signs. What's included is good. The problem is with what's missing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018 by Richard
    • Good for a beginner, especially one using a Shark machine.
The author has a good explanation of the basics. There are 4 projects in the book. If you complete these projects, then you will have an excellent start on CNC machining. However, I would caution on one item in the book. The author correctly states that climb milling is dangerous to do by hand, but then states it is safe to do with a CNC machine. Perhaps if you are using a large CNC that is anchored in concrete this is true. However, for these relatively small machines being used for wood working it is extremely dangerous. I have changed any programs that used climb cutting to conventional. If you can't change the program, and feel like you have to use it anyway, slow down the feed and reduce the depth of cut to a 1/16th of an inch. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019 by Prime Cut
    • Great book
Got for husband due to started a new business. Perfect for beginners. Read up on CNC first before making the dive buying one. Books like this can help with that, knowing what with fit your needs.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023 by Mimi Cannizzo
    • Buy this book BEFORE you buy a CNC router
If you are thinking of spending $3000 on a CNC router and have no previous CNC experience then read this book first. It covers all of the steps of a CNC project from design though completion. It starts with a simple project that introduces designing your project, creating tool paths, and saving the completed post processor files that are the machine specific code that runs your project on a CNC router. Reading through this book will either convince you to buy a CNC machine, or make you realize that you are not ready to jump into it yet. Either way it is $25 well spent. This book is especially helpful if you plan to buy a machine that uses Vectric VCarve software. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019 by MikeManassas
    • Really good for the CNC beginner...
The book is great for the beginner in CNC. They do teach specifically V Carve Pro. I have V Carve Desktop, but most things apply so far. I am about half way through the book. Be aware that there is some errata and they need to publish an errata corrections sheet. None of it so far is way off base or dangerous. If my opinion changes by the end of the book I will modify my review UPDATE: I upgraded to VCarve Pro for various reasons. I do wish they had given more experience related tips on bits and more specific info on setting XY Datum point. If you are carving a finished piece of material (already cut to size) you have to choose xy carefully. The errata sheet is still needed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2018 by Zeighty
    • The Text Formatting Makes the Book Unreadable
I was hoping to read this on my IPad, but the formatting is absolutely terrible. The two-column text format often has runovers so the left column lines cover the right column. The pages would not turn. The Amazon kindle application does not do this book justice. The pages are sprinkled with emojis. Every time a word contains a "double t" (like better), the letters are replaced with a "broken heart" emoji as just one example. As far as I am concerned, this was 11.99 wasted. Maybe this is better on a Kindle device, but I am not investing in one of those. I am surprised there are so many good reviews of this book. I'm sure the content is good, but the reading experience is more than frustrating. Amazon: you need to fix this!!!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021 by ff5605

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