Benchtop CNC: The Next Level
George Vondriska- In-depth Instruction; over 118 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Benchtop CNC routers are quickly becoming a mainstream tool in many shops. This class will make sure youāre getting everything you can out of this amazing machine while teaching you many new skills.
Weāre going into this class with the assumption that you have basic CNC router skills. Prior to taking this class you should be comfortable with:
- Zeroing the X, Y and Z axes
- Locating your work on the spoilboard
- Securing your work to the spoilboard
- Basic design work in VCarve
- Basic toolpathing in VCarve
If you feel youāre a little short on any of these topics you should take our Benchtop CNC Fundamentals class before taking this class.
Ready to go to the next level? Youāll learn about:
- Your spoilboard: Repair, routine maintenance, flycutting
- Your post processor: Making VCarve life a little easier by hiding the many post processors you donāt need
- Making multiples: How to easily get project blanks on and off your CNC with repeatability
- 3D clipart: Roughing pass, finishing pass, bit selection
- Adding text to 3D surfaces: Bending text and conforming it to the surface
- Finger joints: Joint layout, optimizing the fit
- Inlay: Duplicating shapes and fitting one part into another
In addition to the detailed video instruction, this class provides you with some downloadable resources and helpful information to print and keep, including a detailed Class Guide you can follow and use as a reminder for the key points of the class, and a Resources document that will give you information on the products youāll see in class.
If youāre ready to take the next step in building your woodworking skills, this is the class for you.
George Vondriska
Formally trained in technology education, George Vondriska has been teaching woodworking since 1986. He has been the managing editor of Woodworkers Guild of America since 2007. In addition to classes at his own Vondriska Woodworks School, George teaches at woodworking shows across the country and has taught woodworking for the Peace Corps, Andersen Window, Northwest Airlines and the Pentagon.
Bonus materials available after purchase