Beginner CNC User First Steps

Getting going on your CNC can be daunting in the beginning and in this video I go over some of the first steps, getting your first bits and go over an easy project you can do as well.

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Here's the list of bits I recommend to get started (affiliate links):
1/4" Down Cut End Mill: https://bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc250-down-cut/ref/6233/
1/4" Compression Spiral: https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm250/ref/6233/
1/8" Down Cut End Mill: https://bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc125lr/ref/6233/
1/4" Up Cut Ball Nose: https://bitsbits.com/product/srb4-250-ball-end/ref/6233/
Spoil board flattening bit: https://bitsbits.com/product/6210-flattening/ref/6233/
Round Nose Bit: https://bitsbits.com/product/1404-roundover/ref/6233/
90 deg. V bit: https://bitsbits.com/product/1502/ref/6233/

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MircroJig: https://bit.ly/3XecHbP
Magswitch: https://bit.ly/3H6uhJl
Bits & Bits: https://bitsbits.com/ref/6233/
Rustic Lumber Finish: https://bit.ly/3mZWDxF
Bidwell Wood & Iron: https://bit.ly/40geRJL (Use code COFFEY10)
Jobber: https://bit.ly/3iPzZps
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#cnc #tools #woodworking
00:00 Introduction
00:26 First steps
01:05 Why a flat spoil board matters
01:37 Flattening bits
02:52 Set up a job in CAM software
07:22 Tooling needed
10:31 Make a valet tray
15:02 Cutting your first project