Newbie checking in

[WaywardWoodworker (Derek Lokee)]

Hi Shawn, welcome to the forums, there is tons of good information here for you to read though while you wait for the CNC to arrive.

I wouldn’t get too sidetracked on accessories before you get your machine, you can review this post for some of the more essential items:

What does Onefinity recommend to purchase?

We get many questions asking what we recommend in terms of machine, wasteboard, bits, router, software, monitor etc. We’ll try to answer that in this FAQ. There are more advanced answers (and workarounds) to some of these points, but this is the easiest, general, beginner friendly, answers we can give. Machine (required) Let’s start with the machine. We’d always recommended getting the largest one you can fit. You can always cut smaller pieces on a larger machine, but (generally) you cannot…

Now is a good time to find some CAD/CAM software you like - most have a free trial version you can use (some are completely free as well)

What CAD/CAM software can be used to make gcode files for the Onefinity CNC

What CAD/CAM software can be used on the Onefinity CNC? CNC Here are the CAD software packages that work, are supported, and have a Onefinity specific post processor: Paid: Vectric: Comes in several types, most popular being Vcarve Pro. Has trial versions (but cannot run trial gcode on any CNC machines). Has Onefinity Specific Post Processor. We sell it HERE. (80% of Onefinity users choose a Vectric product.) Carveco: (Free with current elite and x-50 programs) Comes in several types, some su…