Beginner's Guide to CNC Machining in Wood: Understanding the Machines, Tools, and Software, Plus Projects to Make (Fox Chapel Publishing) Clear Step-by-Step Instructions, Diagrams, and Fundamentals

Beginner's Guide to CNC Machining in Wood: Understanding the Machines, Tools, and Software, Plus Projects to Make (Fox Chapel Publishing) Clear Step-by-Step Instructions, Diagrams, and Fundamentals

<p><b>Your comprehensive resource to CNC!</b><ul><li><b>Complete beginner-friendly manual</b> to understanding the fundamentals, machinery, software, tools, and materials of Computer Numerical Control</li><li><b>2 step-by-step projects</b> for a CNC chair and a 3D flip machining spoon to get you started</li><li><b>Incorporates concepts and techniques</b> in digital wood joinery and 3D CNC machining to truly immerse you in several methods and practices</li><li><b>Easy-to-understand format</b> with informational chapters written to be approachable and beginner-friendly</li><li><b>Clear instructions</b>, diagrams, illustrations, software screenshots, and photography</li><li><b>Author Steven Thompson</b> is an experienced woodworker and engineer, and is currently an instructor at San Francisco State University as well as Autodesk's Pier 9 Workshop</li></ul></p><p><i>Beginner's Guide to CNC Woodworking</i> is tool to empower and educate a new generation of inventors, creators, designers, and fabricators!</p><p>This comprehensive resource is an accessible, beginner-friendly guide for anyone interested in understanding CNC (Computer Numerical Control) woodworking and the future of these technologies.</p><p>From the fundamentals of CNC to its machinery, software, tools, and materials, <i>Beginner's Guide to CNC Woodworking</i> will teach you everything you need to know in a way that's clear, approachable, and easy to comprehend. Also included are two step-by-step projects for a CNC chair and a 3D flip machining spoon using Autodesk 360 that will allow you to practice various techniques in digital wood joinery and 3D CNC machining. You'll even learn how to overcome limitations of 3-axis CNC!</p><p>After growing up on a farm and developing a passion for woodworking and engineering, author Steven Thompson is now an instructor at San Francisco State University and teaches machine operation classes at Autodesk's Pier 9 Workshop.</p><p>With clear instructions, diagrams, illustrations, software screenshots, and high-quality photography provided throughout, you'll be inspired and equipped with a strong foundation of knowledge to continue along the path of this innovative method of woodworking.</p>