5 Beginner CNC Projects with the Bits and Settings I Used

5 beginner cnc projects you can make to get you some quick wins if you're new to cnc machining! In this video I show you 5 cnc projects and the bits and settings I used to make them! I hope you learn something from this video whether you're new to CNCing or not. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below and I will do my best to answer them! Enjoy!

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Project #1 - Wooden Trivet:

Project #2 - Large Serving Tray:

Project #3 - Modular Trays:

Project #4 - Customized Tray:

Project #5 - Desk Organizer:

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[DoingWhatever]

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[alidanaksoy]

Everything is explained very clearly and fluently in the video. Thanks.

[naz]

Awesome video. It's super helpful for noobs like me to see the feeds/speeds that you're using. I recently got a Onefinity also and always found that if I pushed my 1/4" DC endmill above 50 IPM (with ~0.1 depth of cut), my machine seemingly struggles. I don't know what the issue is yet but it's good to see that it's possible to safely crank my numbers up

[Mr.GucciClassA]

Sooo cool!! Glad I found your channel!!! I’m just getting started with CNC!!! Thanks for the cool vid and content. Very inspiring. ❤ 👍🏽👌

[norwoodaerialimaging]

On the first trivet, what kind of toolpath are you doing to achieve the ridges? Thanks so much, subbed!

[deonholt]

Thanks for sharing your expertise. I see you work with a Makita router. I am looking to buy a CnC router machine with the same router. I assume you have to set the speed manually and not through the software. Is that a problem for you? How do you work around it by not setting the speed through the software?
Can you please tell us the model of the Makita Router. The links on your Tools List page do not work.

[jaredwolf]

One idea to save you swapping bits on the trivets, just use the v bit to cut the outer profile. It looks like it has the depth you need. If you have a flush trim bit and a router table, you can knock off the little bit that’s left at the bottom. Not worth it if you’re just doing one or two, but if you’re in mass production, it could be a time saver.

[turnbullstoptipsandtricks]

Love the video. Thanks for posting. I’m only thinking about buying a cnc and was erring on the side of not bothering overall but you’ve given me hope! I noticed however you look to have a decent sized machine. Would a budget entry level cnc machine be able to cut with such clean accuracy? Such as a sainstsmsrt 3018 Thanks

[yasinkolgu]

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[lloydellis]

Which brand of cnc router machine is that in the video ?

[lancealldrin]

So on your second project here, flattening the slab, you only used the cleats around the edge to hold it down? No other glue/screws/clamps?

[jacobbrown]

Buy a bit zero so you don’t have to do the paper trick