CNC Router: FAQ
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
Contents
- 1 What is the certification process?
- 2 How much does it cost to get certified?
- 3 If I am certified at another location, is it transferable?
- 4 Where can I purchase material for use on the CNC?
- 5 What is the difference between and up cut and downcut bit
- 6 How do I install Vectric VCarvePro on my computer?
- 7 Do I have to draw everything in VCarve Pro?
- 8 May I leave material at the space?
- 9 How do I reserve the CNC?
- 10 How do I know how long to reserve the CNC for?
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!
