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5 tips for purchasing that first CNC router

1 Get a firsthand user review.Visit an existing user and get a firsthand account of the machine.2 See it complete a job from start to finish.This is the best way to understand how the machine works.3 Plan for the adoption process.Make sure you have someone who is trained to operate the machinery and is able to complete a job.

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4 tips woodworkers should know

1. Mortise before tenonIt’s the quintessential order of operations in woodworking, and it’s nearly always true. Usually, you’ll cut the mortise first, then size the tenon to fit. There are good reasons for this rule too. If you’re making the mortise with a hollow chisel mortiser or router, the bit will be a nominal size. If you’re using a 3/8-inch bit, it’s easier to cut a 3/8-inch wide mortise. Cutting the tenon on a table saw with a dado blade is much easier, rather than adjusting the tenon thickness to fit the mortise.

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