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Tutorials Demonstrating How to Use CNC Machines to Make Cool Stuff

Engraving, Tracing and V-Carving with Fusion 360

Step by Step How-To for Engraving / V-Carving in Fusion 360. Setup, Tools, Tool Paths Complete tutorial coming soon!

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How to Make Seamless Inlays Using V-Carving and Fusion 360

Urban CNC has been working on V-Carved wood inlays. The benefits of using a v-cut versus straight profile cut is it eliminated the glue gaps between the plug and the pocket. Full tutorial coming soon!

Free & Easy Way to Trace Images for CNC Using Inkscape

Welcome to the Urban CNC tutorial on using Inkscape to turn any image into a file that can be used to create code for CNC machining. This tutorial will show how to go from a picture to a vector graphic ready for engraving, inlay CNC carving, laser etching, etc. The techniques shown here work for […]

CNC Tutorials

Tutorials for CNC Machine Designers and Builders
Urban CNC DIY Router Build Log

Urban CNC Router Build Outline

Welcome to the Urban CNC Router Build Log. If you want to learn about the components that make up a CNC router or you are thinking about designing or building your own DIY CNC router this guide will help. Building a DIY CNC router is no simple task but, for me, the hardest part was […]

Urban CNC Router Build Gallery

Check out our photo gallery showing a quick overview of the router build. This is the first prototype build. Once testing is done we plan on designing a production version. This machine is intended to provide professional CNC performance while fitting into a standard garage. No dedicated shop required! Read Our CNC Router Build Log […]

Urban CNC Products

Urban CNC Product Information & User Manuals

Easy Hold Down Clamps

Simple work holding clamps to get you started. Make from scrap plywood and 1/4-20 fasteners.

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Compact Dust Boot, 80mm

Compact dust boot design. Reduced brush area required less airflow to remove dust.

Urban CNC Projects

Tutorials for CNC Machine Designers and Builders
Urban CNC DIY Router Build Log

Urban CNC Router Build Outline

Welcome to the Urban CNC Router Build Log. If you want to learn about the components that make up a CNC router or you are thinking about designing or building your own DIY CNC router this guide will help. Building a DIY CNC router is no simple task but, for me, the hardest part was […]

Urban CNC Router Build Gallery

Check out our photo gallery showing a quick overview of the router build. This is the first prototype build. Once testing is done we plan on designing a production version. This machine is intended to provide professional CNC performance while fitting into a standard garage. No dedicated shop required! Read Our CNC Router Build Log […]

custom inlay purple heart cutting board charcuterie cnc router

How to Make Seamless Inlays Using V-Carving and Fusion 360

Urban CNC has been working on V-Carved wood inlays. The benefits of using a v-cut versus straight profile cut is it eliminated the glue gaps between the plug and the pocket. Full tutorial coming soon!

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