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REMEMBER To Reserve Time!

Various tools such as the lasers (Epilog or Audrey), 3D Printers, and Forest CNC need to be reserved before using the tool. Review the Slack channel for the tool to reserve time.

• All 3D Printers (channel: mfx-3d-printing)
• Laser Epilog (channel: mfx-laser-epilog)
• Laser Audrey (channel: mfx-laser-audrey)
• Laser Boss 1630 aka Bruce (channel: mfx-laser-boss-1630)
• Forest CNC (channel: mfx-cnc)

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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 X-Carve CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member. The use of the X-Carve CNC machine 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.

Step 1: Design	Step 2: Create G-Code	Step 3: Operate the X-Carve
Beginners Start Here Install VCarve Pro for CNC design What is a vector? Job Setup Example sign and toolpaths? Bits and End Mills for Beginners MakerFX How-to: V-Carve Tutorial Intermediate Gadget library - make designing easier Advanced Intro to 3D Carving 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change V-Carve Inlay Technique Project Ideas Forum at Inventables Projects at Inventables Free Projects Files at Vectric		Operation 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 Router Bits (aka Endmills) Whiteside 1/4", 2 Flute, Down Cut Spiral Bit (RD2100) Whitside 1/4", 2 Flute, Up Cut Spiral Bit (RU2100) Whitside 1/4", Router Bit Starter Kit, 5-piece Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 60-Degree Router Bit

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