CNC lathes, CNC turning centers and more: Taking the fear out of creating new tools and equipment for your shop
If you're like most woodworkers, you want to make your life easier. You want to make it easier to cut material, easier to turn it, and easier to make new things. But how can you do that without spending hundreds of dollars on a bunch of new tools
The answer is CNC. CNC stands for computer numerical control, which means that your machine will be controlled by a computer program instead of just a human being. With this system, you don't have to worry about getting the right angle or speed on every cut; instead, all you have to do is adjust the settings in your software and hit "run." The computer does all the work for you
With this technology comes some added costs: The cost of the machine itself is going up dramatically (although some machines are now available at prices under $10K). Then there's the cost of software — thousands of dollars for basic programs that will allow you to use one machine on multiple jobs. And then there's training — how much will it cost if you want someone else who doesn't know how
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