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There are many questions that come up quite often. These are the Frequently Asked Questions. This is the page for the CNC system. Yes it is a work in process and not yet published. Bradford Aug 23, 2022
 
There are many questions that come up quite often. These are the Frequently Asked Questions. This is the page for the CNC system. Yes it is a work in process and not yet published. Bradford Aug 23, 2022
  
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== What is the certification process? ==
 
The purpose of the certification is to make sure you are knowledgable in how to operate the CNC equipment safely. Most importantly for you, secondarily for the machine.
 
The purpose of the certification is to make sure you are knowledgable in how to operate the CNC equipment safely. Most importantly for you, secondarily for the machine.
To help with efficiency we ask that people take the main class online first. https://youtu.be/vXbZVdH5exc. There are also other videos online about using VCarve.  
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To help with efficiency we ask that people take the main class online first. https://youtu.be/vXbZVdH5exc.
The wiki also has information ranging from where to get material to the process of starting up and running a job.
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There are also videos by other makers online about using VCarve. These are a few of the recommended ones:
If there is sufficient need, I will also teach a VCarve Basic class to address any questions or concerns. These questions can also be asked either via Direct Message or Slack posts. I am using this content to create a Frequently Asked Questions page on the Wiki.
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At least once a month I schedule a hands on certification session. These are one on one and designed to be done in about 30 minutes.
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This wiki also has information ranging from where to get material to the process of starting up and running a job.
As @a_rudolph alluded to, there are no more sessions scheduled for this month [August 2022]. I will soon be scheduling for September.
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== How much does it cost to get certified? ==
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Our members volunteer to teach and certify people to use the CNC. There is no cost for their time or the use of the machine. We do ask that you bring a small piece of wood or MDF to learn on.
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== If I am certified at another location, is it transferable? ==
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The certification process is still required, but taking of the VCarve class is not required. The reason is that each location and machine has slight differences.
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== Where can I purchase material for use on the CNC? ==
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== What is the difference between and up cut and downcut bit==
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== What are the dimensions of the Forest CNC?
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== How do I install Vectric VCarvePro on my computer? ==
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== Do I have to draw everything in VCarve Pro? ==
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== May I leave material at the space? ==
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NO!
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== How do I reserve the CNC? ==
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== How do I know how long to reserve the CNC for? ==

Revision as of 14:22, 25 August 2022

There are many questions that come up quite often. These are the Frequently Asked Questions. This is the page for the CNC system. Yes it is a work in process and not yet published. Bradford Aug 23, 2022

What is the certification process?

The purpose of the certification is to make sure you are knowledgable in how to operate the CNC equipment safely. Most importantly for you, secondarily for the machine. To help with efficiency we ask that people take the main class online first. https://youtu.be/vXbZVdH5exc. There are also videos by other makers online about using VCarve. These are a few of the recommended ones:

This wiki also has information ranging from where to get material to the process of starting up and running a job.

How much does it cost to get certified?

Our members volunteer to teach and certify people to use the CNC. There is no cost for their time or the use of the machine. We do ask that you bring a small piece of wood or MDF to learn on.

If I am certified at another location, is it transferable?

The certification process is still required, but taking of the VCarve class is not required. The reason is that each location and machine has slight differences.

Where can I purchase material for use on the CNC?

What is the difference between and up cut and downcut bit

== What are the dimensions of the Forest CNC?

How do I install Vectric VCarvePro on my computer?

Do I have to draw everything in VCarve Pro?

May I leave material at the space?

NO!

How do I reserve the CNC?

How do I know how long to reserve the CNC for?