Shop Board

CNC Start Checklist

Power up
Pending

Turn on machine and initiate warm-up.

Select cut file
Pending

Open and select the correct cut file for the job.

Check tooling
Pending
  • Confirm correct bit is installed.
  • For most files: use 1/4" compression bit.
Waste board thickness
Pending
  • Verify waste board thickness is correct.
  • F28 → set to 0.500 for clamping table.
  • F28 → set to correct MDF thickness for other setups.
Dust extraction hood
Pending
  • Set vacuum hood heights to suit the job.
  • F31.1 & F31.2 to change tools.
  • 5mm plywood spacer for plywood.
  • 1/2" pine spacer for Ergo Handles.
Waste board vacuum
Pending
  • Vacuum must be ON for plywood cutting.
  • Zones 1–5 for 48" × 96" plywood.
  • Zone 1 only for 14" × 48" plywood (2 sheets).
  • Vacuum OFF for clamping table.
Set home offset (F16)
Pending
  • Set to G56.
  • X=96, Y=60 — 48" × 96" plywood.
  • X=115, Y=40 — clamping table.
  • X=66, Y=11 — yokes / 14" × 48" ply.
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