Starting from Zero
You probably won't make beautiful things from the start.
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Burnout
Don't overwork yourself
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Perfect Client
When people trust your talent enough to let you do whatever you want.
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Dust Collection
I use the Harbor Freight dust collector.
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Feed Rates
Feed rates are usually included in the software
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Finding materials
The best places to find wood
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Router or Spindle
The only other decision you'll have to make with a Shapeoko.
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Machine for Beginners
Based on my experience, the Shapeoko is the best for beginners.
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CNC Bits
Get some cheap bits to start out.
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Easy Setup/Workflow
This machine didn't take long to set up and start running.
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Software
Software is super important!
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Integrated Exhaust Fan
Getting rid of the exhaust
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Innovative Hardware Feature
Movement based on the thickness of your material.
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CNC Resources
So many more resources than when I started
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Keep it fun
Make things you think are cool!
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Flattening Stock
Another way to flatten your stock
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Valentine's Day tray pricing
Breaking down how much our tray could sell for
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Valentine's Wall Art
Great personalized project with low material cost
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Cutting a tray
Result of our downcut bit
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Final Game Plan
Where we make our money!
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