Quick Poll
January 17th, 2010 at 10:34There have been many advances in woodworking . Today, the craft is more of a hobby than a back breaking avocation, with table saws, routers and other power tools making life in the shop easier.
One of the biggest advances in production woodworking shops has been the computer numerically controlled (CNC) router. Information about the project pieces is entered into a computer, material is fed into the machine and the final pieces are ready in short order. The patterns are repeatable, so many duplicate projects can be produced. For larger furniture and cabinet shops, CNC machines have been a great addition.
And as technology continues to advance, it won’t be long before manufacturers make smaller, more affordable CNC machines for the average home woodworker.
That begs the question: When CNC machines become more affordable, will you add one to your shop?
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January 17th, 2010 at 11:15 am
If I’m going to design a piece for production and there are pieces that can be handle well and more efficiently with a CNC, by all means, yes.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
I already have one.
A purchase I deeply regret.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
And I’ll get one of those 3D printer too.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:18 am
“Production” isn’t in my vocabulary.
January 19th, 2010 at 1:41 am
I am currently in the middle of building a CNC kit from BuildYourCNC.com. It’s great fun, and I’m learning a lot. Should complete in about 2 weeks.
January 19th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Ooooh! I’d love to see some shots when you get that baby put together…
January 24th, 2010 at 11:01 am
I have a carvewright… and LOVE IT…..
It is a compliment to my ww’ing, not a replacement… and does some things that I could NEVER do… and has actually improved some of my traditional ww’ing skills
Lawrence