Ralph Bagnall 
Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood [EPUB ebook] 
Understanding the Machines, Tools, and Software, Plus Projects to Make

A tool to empower and educate a new generation of inventors, creators, designers, and fabricators! 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. From the fundamentals of CNC to its machinery, software, tools, materials, and 2-1/2 D carving, Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining for Wood will teach you everything you need to know about your CNC router in a way that’s clear, approachable, and easy to comprehend. Also included are step-by-step CNC projects that will allow you to practice various techniques in digital wood joinery and CNC machining. The general principles and instructions detailed are applicable to a  wide range of software and CNC machine brands, making this must-have resource a comprehensive and inclusive guide that any woodworker can use! 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.

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Ralph Bagnall pairs his passion for CNC machines–which he's learned and used since 1996–with 30+ years of experience in woodworking and sharing his insights with his seminar students. You might have spotted him at events like the International Woodworking Fair or the Virtual Wood Show–or even as host of Woodcademy starting in 2017. In the Complete Guide to CNC Woodworking, he steers aspiring CNC woodworking machine enthusiasts through one of his favorite ways to fashion wood, teaching students how to start CNC machining with confidence. Previously the author of the Beginner's Guide to CNC Machining in Wood in 2022, he currently lives with his wife in Florida.