CNC Basics - Make Your First Cut

In this video I will walk you through some very simple steps to make your first cuts on a CNC machine. In February I got the Axiom AR8 Pro from my good friend Jay Bates and I was so incredibly intimidated by the machine. I didn't know where to even begin or how to begin. I want to share my experiences in learning how to use this amazing machine in the hopes to help out some of you that may be in the same boat. I really look forward to learning more and more about this Axiom CNC and sharing everything I can. Be on the lookout for more videos to come.

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Time Stamps

0:00 Intro
2:36 Items being used for CNC cut
3:33 V Carve Pro demo for CNC cut
6:03 Save an engraving tool path in V Carve Pro
7:22 Preview tool path in V Carve Pro
9:23 Clamping workpiece to CNC machine
9:56 Reference points on CNC machine
11:57 Homing the CNC machine
13:36 Setting the bit using the puck
14.55 Starting the cut on the CNC machine
16:43 Result of the CNC cut
17:14 Closing

[joemarrero]

Thank you so much you have been great helping I was going to sell my machine could not find a video to help not even close to what you did thanks once again

[brettfrancis]

Honestly I've been really apprehensive about buying a cnc due to trying to learn it. Now not so much. This is the best video I ever seen

[Gracefindmeamhappy]

Am very excited to see this video. I have a cnc machine in my office but av never thought of getting close to know how it works. I would get involved straight. Lot of thanks

[paulhargadon]

Great simple presentation, much appreciated. I purchased a CNC a couple of months and was somewhat intimidated by it.
Because of your video I intend to make a start tomorrow, Thank you for inspiring me Jason
Regards,
Paul

[rossiterdesigns]

Great video Jason! You’re totally right that most videos regarding CNC’s skip over some of these basic steps! I can’t wait to see you progress through this video series!

[humbertogarcia]

I am so glad you made this video, I just purchased a machine and you have lifted my confidence to get started!!!

[chrisprinceranch]

Man O Man, you covered some of the basic starting areas that I struggle to find help with. I am so grateful you decided to make this video. I’ve been holding off on purchasing a CNC machine due to not knowing what you just covered. again thank you so much.

[Halfway_There]

I’ll be following if you continue this beginner series, just what I needed. Thank you!

[kapilapatikiriachchige]

I bought a CNC Machine and have been sitting inside for more than one year. because complicated. Entertaining video.

[ChristcrossCrafts]

You may consider cautioning people about feeds and speeds (not making a recommendation, but a simple warning to spec them to their machine) when setting and choosing bits. Many of the bit manufacturers list suggested specs, but usually, that's for industrial machines and smaller desktop CNC's can't handle them. I wound up doing a full video on the topic for the same reason you did this one.

[zaxewoodworks]

Thanks for this brother. Exactly what I was looking for! Getting that same model in a week! Very excited!

[eoj]

Thanks Jason. That was most helpful. It can be overwhelming when you watch most YouTube videos out there. Baby steps to get started.

[thesplinteredfinger]

Jason, I just clicked on your video at random and realized that you bought Jay’s CNC. I was also looking at it and apparently you made him an offer prior to mine. Glad to see it went to someone who was making great videos with it! I did finally get an Axiom, I got the AR6 Pro. I do not have a YouTube channel but have contemplated it. I am retired and enjoying my Axiom too.

[chrism]

Outstanding! I felt exactly as you said. They skip over the ultra basics. Thank you!

[Meadowcreekwoodworking]

Thanks so much for making this video! I have been watching CNC videos for the past week and this one has been the most helpful. Thanks for getting me started!

[annieltitus]

Well Done Jason! Nice Introduction to a CNC!!

[mosesgutierrez]

This was great thank you. I have been hesitant to start but always found it fascinating and scary at the same time.

[AprilAllYear]

Great video that encourages newbies, like me. 🙂👍🏾

[graysonschiller]

This is super helpful. I just got a 3018 and had no clue where to begin. would love more videos " making your third and fourth cuts..." so on

[JayPatel-fmtm]

Sir need more tutorial like that Great helping me 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻