The Dark Side of Learning to Use a CNC for Woodworking

Learning to use a CNC has not been as easy as I thought it would be. The hardest part has been learning to properly program CNC files on the software. CNC bits cost a lot too! Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel.

*Videos To Watch Next*
Shapeoko 4 CNC unboxing, setup and first cuts: https://youtu.be/04jT-dZhZnQ

Ttam's shirt: https://www.731woodworks.com/store/light-shines-bright-saw-blade-t-shirt
Light colored version of the shirt: https://www.731woodworks.com/store/saw-blade-with-matthew-514-16-t-shirt

CNC Files, PLANS and MERCH: https://www.731woodworks.com/store

*Products I Use and Recommend*
CNC Shapeoko 4 XXL: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/machines/products/shapeoko4?variant=33051555987517
Makita Router for Shapeoko 4: https://amzn.to/3AgXz1i
Bits and Bits Starter Kit: https://bitsbits.com/product/250-premkit/ref/6215/?campaign=darksideofcnc
All CNC Bits: https://bitsbits.com/product-category/cnc-bits/
Bits and Bits Discount Code: 731WOODWORKS
CMT Bits for CNC: https://lddy.no/11qud
CMIT Discount 731CMT10
Amana Starter Bit Set: https://amzn.to/3oCNSIg
Double Sided Tape: https://amzn.to/3uLbxHs
Bubble Mailers I Use: https://amzn.to/3msIogx
Bubble Wrap I Use: https://amzn.to/3uPadTO
Where I Buy my Hardwood: https://www.wtghardwoods.com

@Two Moose Design Two Moose Designs Files: https://twomoosedesign.com/collections/digital-downloads

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0:00 Intro
0:50 CNC File Availabiity
2:17 Programming CNC is Hard
4:15 CNC Software Glitches
6:10 Speed of CNC Cuts
6:50 Shapeoko Spindle Failure
8:18 Shapeoko Homing Failure
8:42 Shapeoko Accessories
9:14 CNC Clamping
9:58 CNC Dust Collection
10:36 High Cost of CNC and CNC Bits
12:40 Selling CNC Products
13:26 Shipping CNC Products
15:12 Final Thoughts

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