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REMEMBER To Reserve Time!

Various tools such as the lasers, 3D Printers, and Forest CNC need to be reserved before using the tool. There is a link on each tool's wiki page, and in each tool's Slack channel to reserve time, or you can select the tool from the MakerFX PickTime page

Note: As of March 2025, we are implementing PickTime tool by tool - review the Slack channel for each tool for current status.

How to page for Reservations

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NOTICE!

This machine can be dangerous if used improperly resulting in serious bodily injury or damage to the machine. Minors are prohibited from using the Forest CNC or X-Carve CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member. The use of the Forest CNC and X-Carve CNC machines at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who:

1. Have attended a training class
2. Been certified to use the machine
3. Take the necessary safety precautions such as wearing close toed shoes, safety glasses and snug fitting clothing.

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NOTICE!

CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling. Refer to step #3 below for an explanation of what tooling is required and links to recommended items.

CNC Terminology: View this page to learn key terms used when learning and working with the CNC router

Step 1: Designing Using VCarve Pro	Step 2: Toolpathing Preparing Design for Machining	Step 3: Machining Operating the CNC	Step 4: Finishing
Project Ideas CNC Project Ideas VCarve Pro Beginners Start Here CNC Terminology Install VCarve Pro - FREE for MakerFX Members What is a vector? 2D vs 2.5D vs 3D Carving Explained VCarve Pro Job Setup Example sign and toolpaths? Bits and End Mills for Beginners Inventables: Bits 101 MakerFX How-to: V-Carve Tutorial Resizing and Copying Objects Vectric Tutorials Text Creation Guide VCarve Toolpath Guide Pocket Toolpath Guide Chamfer Toolpath Guide Moulding Toolpath Guide Dimensioning Quick Guide Importing Designs Importing CRV Files - VCarve Pro files Importing STL Files Importing DXF Files Importing Bitmap Files Intermediate VCarve Pro Gadget library - make designing easier Basic Text Project Advanced VCarve Pro Intro to 3D Carving 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change V-Carve Inlay Technique Heart Shaped Box Cribbage Board	Feeds & Speeds Winston Moy: Feeds & Speeds Overview Winston Moy: MDF Feeds & Speeds Router Bits (aka Endmills) Note: CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling Bits and End Mills for Beginners Inventables: Bits 101 Below are links to some getting started bits Starter Kits Whitside 1/4", Router Bit Starter Kit, 5-piece Amana Tool Starter Kit, 8-piece Individual Bits Whiteside 1/4", 2 Flute, Down Cut Spiral Bit (RD2100) Whitside 1/4", 2 Flute, Up Cut Spiral Bit (RU2100) Whiteside 1/4" Up/Down Compression (UD2100) Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 60-Degree Router Bit	Operation Forest RMF CNC Router X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router MakerFX How-to: Squaring the X-Carve y-axis at startup YouTube: V Bits Explained YouTube: Endmills and Collets Explained	Painting Painting using vinyl mask Indian Motorcycle Sign Personalized Garage Sign

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