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Woodworking Network will present two full-day symposiums the day before IWF opens on August 5 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The CNC and Closets Symposia have been presented at IWF in the past and are back by popular demand.  Registration is now open for IWF.

  

CNC Bootcamp

The CNC Bootcamp is a daylong program to help kickstart woodworking businesses on their CNC automation journey. Designed for new adopters of CNC manufacturing or those just considering purchasing their first CNC, this intensive workshop features industry experts covering everything you need to know to get started. That includes what CNC machines can and can’t do, what the range of options from small to large is, what you need to know about tooling and software, what accessories are vital and often overlooked, and what are the best strategies to shorten your learning curve. Will Sampson, editorial director of Woodworking Network, moderates the event and shares his personal experience as a recent CNC adopter in his own shop combined with more than two decades of covering the growth of CNC automation in woodworking.

The program will include presentations on:

  • software 
  • selecting and buying your first CNC
  • tooling for CNC use 
  • tips for learning how to use your CNC
  • material handling
  • integrating the CNC into your production flow 


Learn more and register for the CNC Bootcamp

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Closets Symposium

Michaelle Bradford, editor of Closets and Organized Storage, leads the Closets Symposium, a daylong deep dive into the business of designing, fabricating, and installing the latest in closets and organized storage. Top designers, fabricators, and installers will share their knowledge and answer your questions so you can make the most of the lucrative opportunities available in storage-based projects. That includes not only residential closets, but also, garage storage, wine cellars, walk-in pantries, and numerous other projects in the ever-expanding storage solutions universe. 

Learn more and register for the Closets Symposium

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