Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Garrett and Liberty are tackling a question that every experienced CNCer eventually has an answer for:
What mistake changed the way you CNC forever?
Not necessarily your biggest mistake... Not even your most expensive one...
We're talking about those moments that completely changed how you approach projects, tooling, setup, material selection, workholding, design, machine operation, etc.
The lessons that stick with you. The moments where something went wrong, but the takeaway ended up making you a better maker.

Tonight's conversation will cover:
• The hard lessons that changed our CNC habits
• Vectric design practices we wish we had adopted sooner
• The hold-down methods that improved our results the most
• Community stories and insights

Whether you're brand new to CNC or have thousands of hours behind the machine, chances are there's a lesson you've learned and one or two you haven't. Join us as we share experiences, compare notes, and help the next generation of CNCers avoid learning everything the hard way.

↓ Links Below ↓

MENTIONED IN VIDEO
* Cut Accurate Holes Video: youtu.be/G0N7Nm3wbfU?si=HKKe4LrBKLnsL_xP
* Tool Database: idcwoodcraft.com/download/19136/?tmstv=1669568598
* EdgeHugger clamps: idcwoodcraft.com/search?q=TQ-
* Keyhole Video: youtu.be/OKSNY9yGJxs?si=1VWFI46yjM08vYBg
* Sienci gControl: link.idcwoodcraft.com/aagcpj
* Oramask: amzn.to/4vyS9g3
* How to install database video: youtu.be/06qlncvzCbY?si=5pvRj-wESDGiJRK0
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* Leave a Google Review → https://g.page/r/CZsVhgVeAPchEBM/review
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* Join the CNC Insiders → link.idcwoodcraft.com/u6of6l
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* CNC Project Setup Checklist → link.idcwoodcraft.com/xi8r0n
* CNC Router Buyer's Guide → link.idcwoodcraft.com/xxakuh
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IDC Woodcraft Mobile App (FREE)
* Apple → link.idcwoodcraft.com/vax4kc
* Android → link.idcwoodcraft.com/32hhz5
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TOP RECOMENDATION for VECTRIC users:
*Master Your Vectric Software Training Course → link.idcwoodcraft.com/39zvci
*Weekly Live Vectric Training → link.idcwoodcraft.com/fhcoyx
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TOP RECOMMENDATION for CARVECO users:
*CarveCo Academy → link.idcwoodcraft.com/50ly2q
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ROUTER BITS
*The Complete CNC Router Bit Starter Set for Beginners → link.idcwoodcraft.com/rqzgvp
*The HOG & “BEAST” → link.idcwoodcraft.com/gpdh6u
*1.5” Ultra-smooth surfacing bit → link.idcwoodcraft.com/rrng33
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CNC GROUPS
* CNC Entrepreneurs → link.idcwoodcraft.com/tor7z4
* Women Who CNC → womenwhocnc.com
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OTHER SUGGESTIONS
* AI for CNC Makers Course: academy.learnyourcnc.com/a/2148243908/CqkFCPi3
* The CNC Hub → thecnchub.com
* BamX → link.idcwoodcraft.com/qbib57
* PWNCNC → pwncnc.com/?ref=IDCWOODCRAFT
* File Marketplace for CNC creators → cncfiles.com/?ref=zwiwxbyb
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CONTACT
*Garrett → garrett@idcwoodcraft.com

Key Points
00:00 CNC lessons learned
04:00 new shop updates
07:50 charity fundraising impact
10:10 probing mistake explained
13:00 tool change probing
14:00 better CNC zeroing
21:40 spiral toolpath tutorial
33:00 troubleshooting machine issues
35:50 clamp collision prevention
40:25 feeds and speeds lesson

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