Are you interested in a 1 Day CNC Crash Course?

[Stuart Kent]

Hello All,

a number of folks have asked over the last year about a very basic CNC class to see if CNC is right for them. Several have told me they are concerned about committing to a machine purchase, software options, tooling, and the potential cost of training. Basically, it seems that some folks really want to kick the tires first.

We are thinking about offering a 1 Day CNC 'Crash Course' to help you make those decisions.

I want to know if anyone is interested in a day like this, and if so, I want to hear back from you as soon as possible. We have a few dates open in the fall NCFS schedule, and I would like to list the class right away if you want to attend.

This will be a hands-on experience, open to 18 people.

$50 Discount for NCWW Members. DM me for the discount code

You will use the following machines:

• 1 ShopBot Desktop (24 x 18")
• 1 ShopBot Desktop Max (36 x 24")
• 1 Shopbot PRS Alpha ATC 120 x 61"
• 1 Handibot Bridge (24 x 6")

Here is a basic outline:

• $225 ($175 for NCWW Members!)
• 9am - 5pm
• the North Carolina Furniture School
  ncfurnitureschool.com
  3749 W. Wilson, St
  Farmville, NC
  
  252.916.8226
  stuart@ncfurnitureschool.com
  
  
• Morning Coffee with Discussion & Hands-On Exercises
  • essential terminology & machine orientation
  • control software essentials
  • an introduction to CNC bits
  • changing bits in the spindle
  • operating basics
  • basic workholding
  • everyone makes a thing (haven't decided on what we will make yet, but we have some fun ideas for you!)
    
• Lunch
  
  
• Afternoon Session in our computer lab
  • CAD basics
    • VCarve drawing essentials exercises
  • CAM basics
    • VCarve machine programming exercises in the computer lab
  • Tool Library
    • exercises to add/remove tools in the Tool Database
    • essential Feeds & Speeds
  • Q & A session

*we have 9 computers in the lab, and space for 9 folks to bring their own laptops. If you want to bring yours, you will be able to save your projects. We just need to know if you want to use our computers or your own so we can accommodate you.

Thanks,
Stuart.

 

[Robert166]

I am in for a one day class.

 

[MLB3164]

My issue with CNC classes I use my machine for speaker building and hopefully guitar parts cutting and shaping. Where can I find something that hits on some of these specific needs?

 

[Stuart Kent]

My issue with CNC classes I use my machine for speaker building and hopefully guitar parts cutting and shaping. Where can I find something that hits on some of these specific needs?

I would need to know a little more about your specific needs, but suspect we could help you out - no problem! I have built several guitars and helped some luthiers with CNC.

 

[Henry W]

Maybe someday - but still working and no time for CNC (yet).

 

[MLB3164]

I would need to know a little more about your specific needs, but suspect we could help you out - no problem! I have built several guitars and helped some luthiers with CNC.

I will shoot you a PM with some basics of what I do with my CNC.

 

[Jim M.]

Count me in, I'd like to use one of your laptops, I need to purchase a new one and will be accessing the needs for including cnc software after class. I have a few trips planned this fall but can move if needed. Jim

 

[Stuart Kent]

Count me in, I'd like to use one of your laptops, I need to purchase a new one and will be accessing the needs for including cnc software after class. I have a few trips planned this fall but can move if needed. Jim

thanks Jim, I have added you to the list. Looks like we will list the class tomorrow, and I will post the discount for you all here.

 

[Craptastic]

Curious about the date. Maybe I missed it above.

 

[Martin Roper]

I would be interested in one in the spring.

 

[Stuart Kent]

Thanks guys, I look forward to seeing you guys. If you know anyone that might like to attend, please share this with them.
Here is the link

ncfurnitureschool.com/cnc-crash-course