Chapter 10. Conclusion

The world of CNC is enormous. Depending on what your goals are and where you’re starting your journey, it may seem daunting or even impossible. This chapter provides some tips to help get you started.

I’ve sold thousands of CNC machines over the last four years. People of all skill levels have bought my machine and used it for amazing things. They have used Shapeoko for things that I never would have imagined it would be used for.

I’ve tried to talk to and interact with as many Shapeoko owners as I can. Over the last few years, there are some patterns that have surfaced that I’d like to share with you:

  • The people who are most successful with their CNC machine are the ones who buy the machine for a purpose. They intend ...

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