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EnRoute for WOODWORKERS woodpublic
A Step-by-Step supplement to the EnRoute CNC
User's Manual.
If you are new to the wonderful world of CNC and CAD as I was
when I got EnRoute and are thinking you made a
mistake.
So like most engineers and macho men
my solution was:
From
www.vectorclip3d.com
to this 
to
this 
to this 
And finally
New! A DETAILED listing of the topics covered on the EnRoute Training DVD by
Tom Penner.
Includes the missing 40 minute sign video.
(Members only)
Where to get the DVD.
Chapter 1: EnRoute Installation.
View this manual and EnRoute at the same time.
Chapter 2: Mechanical drawing using EnRoute.
Chapter 3: Working with Folders and Files.
Chapter 4: Drawing Lines and Shapes: Comments, Why won't the example work?.
Chapter 5: Arranging
Contours.
Basics 
Ok, how do I
make this sign? (pick the free supporting membership to see it)
How to use EnRoute's Drawing Tools to design a
CUSTOM SHAPED BANISTER (new)
How to apply the contours you made above, using "Sweep Two Rails", to your work .
New! How to Toolpath the Resulting Shapes .
Bitmaps
and Vectors What the heck is a Bitmap? Do I care what a Vector
is?
What's a Raster. It really helps to know the buzzwords.
Tips and procedures on operating a CNC machine so you don't make all the mistakes I did.
Air Filter / Dust collection.
Chapter 6:
Toolpaths are the programs that tell where to cut, how fast and how
deep.
A. Understanding 3D toolpaths, use them to get the results you desire.
Custom Artwork: Got a picture or idea you would like in a format your CNC can cut? I have the artist for you! Check her out for free.
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Make this on your new CNC!.
I include a copy of my .rou file for the dog (above) so you can convert it to
your CNC and cut it now (after becoming a member).
Misc: Constructing and turning an 8' column 7.5" in diameter, then applying a Runic carving to it. Member perk
Latest project: Display Teardrop Helix (picture only)
This is a display item, It has 7 lines of characters on the internal rotating cylinder, and no I haven't worked up a step-by-step instruction set for it.
Needless to say this site is under continual major revision.
If you have any suggestions please E-Mail me:
juiceguy@juiceguy.com
or call 715-226-1131
