San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

CNC Intro with VCarve - Jan 2020 Series SERIES OF CLASSES
January 17, 2020 January 26, 2020

Total # of Classes
4

Class length
240 minutes

Location
Class

Using a computer to precisely control a router to cut and engrave wood is at the heart of CNC. The  Shop acquired a Shapeoko 3 and Shapeoko 3 XXL CNC which is capable of milling wood up to 33” x 33” in size. This class will teach you how to competently, confidently and safely use this tool with your woodworking projects.

This course is designed for individuals with no CNC experience. You will learn the basics of CNC, the workflow for using CNC, some elementary CNC design, and safe operation of our Shapeoko CNC. This CNC Introduction class is more comprehensive than the CNC Basics Intro in that there is more time spent on design, more varied projects are completed, more bits and toolpaths are covered, and it's done using the industry standard of VCarve Pro, but it takes twice as long. 

The key to this class is practice. You will use the CNC from the very first session and by the end you will have completed five projects. To design your projects and to define your cuts you will receive a license to Vectrics’ VCarve Pro (Windows-only) for use on the Shop CNC. Our goal in this course is to build confidence through practice. Consequently, as a Shop Member you will receive five EXTRA Shop slots so that you have extra time to practice during and after the course.

A CNC is a computer-controlled tool so we require proficiency with Microsoft Windows. Familiarity with computer design is desired but not required. There may be homework prior to each of the four 3-hour class sessions. Lastly, before receiving your Shop certification for independent use of the Shop CNC you will complete an independent project. The " CNC Intro" class is now available to both SDFWA Shop Members and non-Members though SDFWA Membership is required for insurance coverage ($35/year).

When you complete this class you will have the confidence and competence to design and cut wood safely using a Shapeoko CNC.

If you really want to know CNC then this is the class for you. Cost: $350

The class takes place on...

  • January 17 at 6:00 pm (Friday)
  • January 19 at 1:00 pm (Sunday)
  • January 24 at 6:00 pm (Friday)
  • January 26 at 1:00 pm (Sunday)

Reservations

This class series has already finished. Please check our schedule for more classes.

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