How to use a CNC Router: A practical guide for beginners

by Dennis Keeling

The CNC Router is the latest must-have piece of workshop equipment for the home enthusiast. At last we can organise a home computer to control a low cost CNC router to machine items for us. But how does it work? What can you make with it? If you are thinking of buying one, what do you look for? This booklet takes the beginner through the basic stages of understanding and using the CNC router - the design in CAD, defining the machining sequence in CAM (Vectric) and the operation of the CNC's control system (Mach3). This is not a text book it just a guide written by a home enthusiast. It has been written to help hobbyists and model makers to understand the basics of using a CNC Router. New Version - Updated 2022. All measurements metric.

48 pages, Paperback

Published May 20, 2017

Reviews

[Matthew Waclawik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for beginners. Better examples than the “Make” books.

Good book for beginners. It offered better examples than the “Make” book I purchased from O’Riley. That being said, If Winston Moy created a book for beginners, it would be amazing!