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The Hobbyist's Guide to CNC

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"So, is the book for you? Confused about the differences between controller software? It’s for you. Feeling overwhelmed in trying to wrap your head around the components of a home shop CNC machine? It’s for you. Trying to decide between building your own system or purchasing? It’s for you." - Digital Machinist Magazine, Spring 2023 Once the exclusive domain of commercial manufacturing, it is now possible for hobbyists to buy, build, and operate small and affordable CNC machines, bringing this powerful production capability to the hobbyist's garage or home shop. For those wishing to join the legions of owners of new hobby-scale CNC routers, mills, lathes, and laser cutters, learning how to select and operate their machine presents a bewildering array of options, techniques, terms, and concepts vital to successfully transforming ideas into CNC machined parts. Dennis Grant, author of the critically acclaimed Autocross to Win, comes to the rescue with his new book, The Hobbyist's Guide to CNC. Aimed squarely at those with little to no machining background, Dennis teaches basic CNC concepts and vocabulary, walks you through the components of the machine, and introduces you to CAD/CAM software and manufacturing design. For those looking to convert a manual machine, he discusses how to build a CNC controller, how to select drive motors and other machine components, and how to run the software needed to bring the machine to life. Based on his extensive experience building and operating his own machines, The Hobbyist's Guide to CNC is full of practical, honest, and occasionally funny advice on how to select a machine, get it running, and using it to convert your dreams into physical parts. If you are looking to buy your first CNC, convert a manual machine, or if you've already bought one and are feeling overwhelmed, Dennis will guide you through the process of becoming a successful CNC machinist. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ FNR Press; 1st edition (December 22, 2022)


Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2022


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 57.4 MB


Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Covers All Aspects of CNC
Have enjoyed getting the author's insight on CNC. His information is current but packed with prior personal experience.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024 by Consejero

  • EXCELLENT BOOK!!!!!
This book is extremely well written
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024 by Michael Williams

  • More than I expected
Great book, extremely well written. Clearly explains all components and aspects of CNC hobby machines. I will be using this as a guide to upgrade my Legacy explorer CNC machine purchased about 6 years ago. One question, Dennis highly recommends ClearPath servo motors, but mentions there are others out there - what are they? ClearPath are a little pricey as Dennis suggests - I will need 5 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023 by Bill D.

  • Excellent place to start
This book offers a great overview of what it takes for the hobbyist to get started. For topics requiring greater depth of study, the author provides recommendations and resources where the reader can find additional information. I recommend this book to anyone thinking about purchasing a cnc mill or lathe. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023 by Tom C

  • Good solid info
Some worth while info in this book, good the have on the shelf
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023 by Ronald Padilla

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