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BLDG 61: CNC Appointments and CNC Office Hours
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00am – 12:30pm
BLDG 61 Woodshop, Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61
How to Use the CNC Machine at BLDG 61:
CNC Class:
If you're new to CNC machines or haven't used ours yet, sign up for our CNC Class! You'll learn how to set up your material, safely run tour project, and the basics of the software we use:
Vectric VCarve Pro (for creating your design and setting up the toolpaths)
ShopBot 3 (the program that controls the machine)
No experience needed.
CNC Office Hours:
After taking the class, you can sign up for CNC Office Hours. These sessions can help you get your design ready before your CNC Appointment, or just help you get more comfortable with the software and tools.
CNC Appointment:
Once your design is finished and you’re happy with the toolpath preview, schedule a CNC Appointment. We'll help you run your project on the machine!
CNC Class:
If you're new to CNC machines or haven't used ours yet, sign up for our CNC Class! You'll learn how to set up your material, safely run tour project, and the basics of the software we use:
Vectric VCarve Pro (for creating your design and setting up the toolpaths)
ShopBot 3 (the program that controls the machine)
No experience needed.
CNC Office Hours:
After taking the class, you can sign up for CNC Office Hours. These sessions can help you get your design ready before your CNC Appointment, or just help you get more comfortable with the software and tools.
CNC Appointment:
Once your design is finished and you’re happy with the toolpath preview, schedule a CNC Appointment. We'll help you run your project on the machine!
Listing details from BLDG 61 Woodshop, Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61. Times can change, so confirm with the venue before you go.