Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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CNC Routers for Hobbyists can be intimidating! In this video, I'll cover all the CNC basics that you must know before being able to run the machine. This includes CAD, CAM, Feeds and Speeds, Toolpaths, G-code, and setting up the machine.
My Hobby CNC: bit.ly/longmillcncref


MY FAVORITE BITS AND ACCESSORIES
Surfacing Bit - geni.us/GaBB
Starter Set (8 Piece) - geni.us/starterSet
1/4" End Mill (most common) - geni.us/endMill
Double-Sided CNC Tape - geni.us/cncTape
48" T-track - geni.us/tTrack
T-track Clamps - geni.us/tClamps
DeWalt 611 Router - geni.us/6bmzK7

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - CNC basics overview
00:39 - 3 common steps
01:13 - What is CAD?
02:00 - 3 different cutting strategies
03:05 - What is CAM?
04:11 - Speed and Feed explained
05:04 - What is a toolpath?
06:20 - What is G-Code?
07:24 - Getting the g-code to the machine
07:55 - Setting up the machine

TOP FUSION 360 PLAYLISTS
bit.ly/learn-fusion360
bit.ly/woodworker-playlist
bit.ly/3D-printing-playlist
bit.ly/sculpt-playlist

DISCLAIMER
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