Getting Started with CNC

Preface

Fifteen years ago, I watched a CNC machine run for the first time. It was mesmerizing. After observing it for a few weeks, I decided that I would build a small one—I had to. I was in love.

As I began to gather information, I found myself slowly peeling back the layers, but I had no idea what I was getting into—you don’t know what you don’t know. Around every corner, I’d encounter a new term, picture, or video documenting something completely foreign. I’d pursue these leads, but as I began to grasp one concept, it would spawn another series of questions.

After two long years of research, I decided that I had finally gathered enough ...