CNC Table Router: 7 Essential Steps to get you STARTED!

ShopBot Tools, the company that made my ShopBot Desktop which I’ve featured in over 30 videos in the CNCKing.com / ShopBot Table Router section showing the cutting and assembly of models has just released, through 100k Schools, a bunch of videos showing you step-by-step as to how to get all set-up with our CNC Table Router.

If you are curious about CNC Table Routers or just wondering how to set yourself up once you do purchase one – this is a fantastic resource I wish I had when I first got started.

The show is hosted by TJ, a person with lots of experience teaching students the wonders of shop class and CNC ShopBots!

Get familiar with the ShopBot Desktop

Overview of Keypad and Easy Mode

How to install a router bit on a spindle

How to install a bit into a Router

Installing a bit into a collet

How to zero the X & Y axes

How to Zero the Z axis

How to Make a Basic Deck Rabbet

How to make a Quick Jig

Of course, the first thing you need to do is get the ShopBot Desktop out of the box!

ShopBot Desktop for Education: Opening the Crate

Your next step is seeing this ShopBot Desktop in action – here are a few of my videos to help you out on that end of things and hey, you can make some really cool stuff with it in the process!

ShopBot’ing a Mangonel B Siege Weapon: Proof of Concept

https://vimeo.com/204704730

ShopBot’ing a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter: Proof of Concept

https://vimeo.com/202822798

ShopBot’ing a CNC Platform Crane: Proof of Concept