Your First CNC Router Project! Easy Step-by-Step Guide

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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[@scottdouglass9795]

WOW! I asked Garrett for something like this a couple of months ago and boy did he come through! This is by far the best from beginning to end video for CNC beginners I've found. Great job Garrett I appreciate it.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

scottdouglass9795, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Garrett really put a lot of effort into making it informative for everyone.

[@kimberlydavis5960]

WOW! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful project and for providing all of these amazing gifts, particularly because it is so personal. I have never seen a video so explicitly helpful from start to finish for beginners for this craft or any other craft! You are an amazing leader and teacher. I have saved this video and look forward to watching it several times. I am a newbie 50-something female CNCer and I am hooked! I look forward to binge watching your videos. Thanks again! Kindly and respectfully, Kim

[@IDCWoodcraft]

kimberlydavis5960, Thank you so much for your kind words, Kim! I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying the video and finding it helpful.

[@dannynickels1705]

I apologize if my comment came off wrong I don’t blame you for putting in a wood burner. I love the smell of wood burning. I grew up building fires in a stripping room for tobacco. Guess I got a little burn out on that. I appreciate all your videos you’ve taught me a lot. Keep up the good work and thanks.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

dannynickels1705, No worries at all! I'm glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos and finding them helpful. Thanks for your kind words!

[@allencoleman3786]

Very good training video that has been scaled to those of us who have little or for me, no idea how the CNC world works. I have been using lasers for 3 years, but this is a whole new experience. I have ordered the AltMill and it is scheduled to arrive in March 2025. I will be ordering your IDC complete set of essential CNC router bits. Thank you so much for the training and the free files. I look forward to more wonderful and informative videos from you in the future.

[@EdAgers110]

Welcome to the world of CNC, Allen. I get absolutely no kickbacks for saying this but you have chosen wisely with your purchase of the Altmill and you will not find a better dealer for your router bits than IDC Woodcraft!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

allencoleman3786, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! It sounds like you have an exciting journey ahead with your new AltMill and CNC router bits. Enjoy diving into the CNC world!

[@warrenscorner]

Great video! I made myself a CNC a few years ago but I’ve never really made any cool projects with it. This will be my first project.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Warner! Make sure you send me a picture when you're done. I want to see

[@RAcreativewoodworks]

Garrett love your videos as I can understand what you teaching. I learn by seeing how it is done and you're great at that point. Have a fabulous Thanksgiving with your family and God bless Andrew

[@IDCWoodcraft]

RAcreativewoodworks, Thank you so much for your kind words, Andrew! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving too!

[@jc507]

This is exactly what i was looking for, just putchased my first CNC machine and now i have a great reference to get things setup and running. Thanks for the video!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

jc507, I'm so glad to hear that! Enjoy your new CNC machine and have fun creating!

[@michaelrobey7602]

Very good learning video for first time cnc users.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

michaelrobey7602, Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful for your CNC journey.

[@andychapman5476]

one of the nicest videos you have done

[@IDCWoodcraft]

andychapman5476, Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words!

[@randywoodworking3724]

I wish all cnc videos were like this. A complete walk through step by step

[@IDCWoodcraft]

randywoodworking3724, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Providing a detailed walkthrough is really important to me.

[@carld4621]

Amazing clarity of instruction throughout this video. A genuine pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

carld4621, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Your kind words mean a lot.

[@advertize4618]

Nice job and very useful info, thank you for sharing these valuable informations .

[@IDCWoodcraft]

advertize4618, I'm glad you found the information useful! Thank you for your kind words.

[@cyber0005]

Great video!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

cyber0005, Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ctenos45069]

Looking forward to doing this with my new Shaper Origin! Tnanks Garrett! ❤

[@IDCWoodcraft]

ctenos45069, You're welcome! Have fun with your Shaper Origin!

[@davehoffman9767]

Very well said Garrett, I buy your bits and I am going to have to download that file on the bit info. Have a great day!!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

davehoffman9767, Thank you! I hope you find the bit info helpful and have a great day too!

[@dennisbracci9212]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@IDCWoodcraft]

dennisbracci9212, Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@IceCreams62]

Which is the purpose of Oramask in this project ? As you already painted all the project surface why protect the letters ?

[@IDCWoodcraft]

That's a really good point! I was going to paint the carved areas, but because it was a beginners video, I didn't want to make the video any longer than it already is.

[@markdamron3161]

Great video! I’m using vcarve pro and getting 3 tool paths? The first one is pocket1(clear1) ? 3hrs 38min? Thanks!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Mark. That's because you're using multiple router bits in the toolpath. When you go into the toolpath, and the white box, there will be two bits. You need to delete one

[@Manuelblancobandera]

nice video!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Manuelblancobandera, Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@PapaBig91]

Never seen a pc of pine that size at Lowe’s before. Do they only carry it at certain stores?

[@IDCWoodcraft]

It will be in the section where you can build your own shelves near lumber

[@joebobtremelling1801]

Do you ramp this compression bit in I missed it in the design side

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Joe. I did not ramp in this project

[@RAcreativewoodworks]

Anybody else having a problem with Garrett's download for the project? It keeps saying the path to long.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

I'll look into it with my tech Guy. You should get an email with the link as well. If you don't, send me an email at garrett@idc woodcraft.com and we'll get you taken care of

[@tristonm37]

I know its personal preference, but if my projects include cutting the part out, I almost always zero to the bed so that I am sure that I don't cut into my spoilboard.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Tristan. I would have suggested that, but this project is for those who are making their very first projects so I just wanted to keep it as simple as possible. But thank you for commenting about that here so they can read your comment and learn from it!

[@tristonm37]

@IDCWoodcraft, you did an amazing job with the video. Nothing was left out, and it will help those who are new to the skill to build their confidence in this new venture. I wish I had something this detailed when I first started, instead of learning through the trial-by-fire method! :)

[@rbbossman]

Great video!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

rbbossman, Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!