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CNC Router Tips Podcast

by Bill Griggs

CNC Router Tips Podcast is a show which answers one question from you, the listener about cnc router tables, cnc software, hardware, web hosting and business. We'll help you get started in your CNC hobby or business and help you CUT THROUGH THE CONFUSION. http://cncroutertips.com

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Episodes

  1. CNCRT 72 S2: Summer In The Shop

    Summer In The Shop CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 72 Season 2: CNCRT72S2 Making things more confortable in the shop. Summer in the shop has been busy and hot. Finding ways to make things more comfortable in the shop was my priority this summer. So I started tackling some projects I had been...

  2. CNCRT 71 S2 Eastec 2023

    Eastec 2023: CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 71 Season 2: CNCRT71S2 Exploring Eastec 2023 Manufacturing Technology Trade Show. The Eastec Manufacturing Technology Trade show is one of my favorite events. Being able to see the latest machine tools, fixture and accessories in person is a rarity in...

  3. CNCRT 70 S2 The Perfect Storm

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Season 2 Episode 70: The Perfect Storm. The Perfect Storm: CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 70 Season 2: CNCRT70S2 Don't Get Caught Without a Backup: Tips for Choosing a PC for Mach3, Mach4, and Pathpilot. In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast! We're gonna talk…

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  4. CNCRT episode 69 S2 Hold It Right There

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Season 2 Episode 69: Hold it Right There. Hold It Right There: CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 69 Season 2: CNCRT69S2 How will you hold it, right there? In episode 69 of the CNC Router Tips podcast, host Bill Griggs examines Work holding solutions for CNC Router Tables.…

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  5. CNCRT68s2 Let Your Ideas Fly

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Season 2 Episode 68: Let Your Ideas Fly. LET YOUR IDEAS FLY CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 68 Season 2: CNCRT68S2 In episode 68 of the CNC Router Tips podcast, host Bill Griggs wants you to let your ideas fly. He discusses the versatility of CNC router tables and how they...

  6. CNCRT67S2: New G-Code Shortcuts

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Season 2 Episode 67: New G-Code Shortcuts New G-Code shortcuts that could save you time and improve your workflow. In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast Bill Griggs shares the many new software tools and developments that could change the CNC Game for good. Recent...

  7. CNCRT Episode 1 Season 2

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Season 2 Episode 1: CNCRT1S2 Welcome to Season 2 of the CNC Router Tips Podcast. In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast Bill Griggs talks about 3 new CNC Software packages that you can use to design programs tp run on your CNC Router Tables. Bill also discusses…

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  8. CentroidCNC Acorn Update

    CENTROIDCNC ACORN UPDATE CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 65: CNCRT65 What is the CentroidCNC Acorn? The Acorn is a User Friendly, DIY CNC Control board for Milling Machines, Lathes, Routers Tables and other CNC Machines. In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast Bill Griggs talks about his...

  9. CNCRT64 CNC Router Tips Is Back

    CNC ROUTER TIPS IS BACK CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 64 CNCRT64: CNC Router Tips Is Back It has been a while but CNC Router Tips is back. In this episode we discuss the many changes and adventure that we have been working through since the last episode. Bill Griggs went back to school to study...

  10. CNCRT63: CNC For Beginners with Mark Lindsay

    CNC FOR BEGINNERS WITH MARK LINDSAY CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 63 CNCRT63: CNC For Beginners With Mark Lindsay I think you will enjoy this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast because you get to meet Mark Linsay of Mark Lindsay CNC. Mark Lindsay built his first CNC router using plans from...

  11. CNCRT62: 30 Days Could Change Your Life

    CNCRT62: 30 Days Could Change Your Life CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 62 Change doesn't have to take a long time. Bold action can be a shortcut to success. In this episode Bill Griggs explains how 30 Days Could Change Your Life. Bill just recently completed the ClickFunnels One Funnel Away...

  12. CNCRT61: CNC Automation with Mike Gencarelli

    CNCRT61: CNC Automation with Mike Gencarelli CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 61 IN this episode we talk with my friend Mike Gencarelli about CNC automation. Mike Gencarelli is an experienced tool maker, automation expert, software developer and has probably one of the most interesting garage...

  13. CNCRT60: CNC Router Tips Podcast On Facebook Live

    CNCRT60: CNC Router Tips Podcast On Face Book Live CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 60 For the 60th episode of the CNC RouterTips Podcast we broadcast on Facebook Live. This is the first video episode of the podcast and we hope to add more video episodes in the future. Broadcasting the CNC Router...

  14. CNCRT:59 What Is The Best Way To Learn CNC?

    CNCRT59: What Is The Best Way To Learn CNC CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 59 In this episode of the CNC Router Tops Podcast, Bill Griggs answers a listener's question, "What is the best way to learn CNC? This is a very smart question although it may seem simple at first glance. The best way to...

  15. CNCRT58: Adventures in Work Holding

    CNCRT 58: Adventures In Work Holding CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 58 Work holding is always an adventure for CNC Router Tables. In this episode of CNC Router Tips Bill Griggs tells you about his adventures in work holding. We discuss the many types of work holding solutions from T-Track...

  16. CNCRT57: All About Limits

    CNCRT 57: All About Limits CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 57 It's all about limits. No really limits are what keeps chaos at bay on our CNC Router tables. In this episode of CNC Router Tips Podcast Bill Griggs answers a listener's question about limit switches and Home switches. Shawn Jones…

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  17. CNCRT56: When Should I Buy A CNC Router Table

    CNCRT 56: CNC ANSWERS CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 56 Bill Griggs answers a listener's question, "When Should I Buy A CNC Router Table? Before or after I retire?" Should you Buy a CNC Router table while you are still gainfully employed or should you wait until after you have retired. The…

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  18. CNCRT 55: CNC Answers

    CNCRT 55: CNC ANSWERS CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 55 Bill Griggs discusses many of the questions asked by new members of the #CNC Router Tips Group on Facebook. In this episode we discover one of the most frequently asked questions of new CNC Router users. We explore the growth of the podcast...

  19. CNCRT 54: CentroidCNC Acorn DIY CNC Controller with Keith McCulloch

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 54 CNCRT 54: CENTROIDCNC ACORN DIY CNC CONTROLLER with Keith McCulloch Bill Griggs discusses the CentroidCNC new Acorn DIY CNC Controller with Keith McCulloch. Keith McCulloch is known online as CNCKeith for his many Youtube video tutorials about using the Centroid...

  20. CNCRT 53: WHAT CNC QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK

    What CNC Questions You Should Ask. CAN YOUR REALLY CREATE A CNC SIDE HUSTLE? Bill Griggs shares what he has been up to lately in the workshop and around town. From High School graduations to two weddings, Bill has been a busy man. But that hasn't stopped him from making some projects in the...

  21. CNCRT 52: CNC Side Hustle with Chris Guillebeau

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 52 CNCRT 52: CNC SIDE HUSTLE WITH CHRIS GUILLEBEAU From Idea to Income in 27 days. Bill Griggs talks with New Your Times Best seller author Chris Guillebeau about creating a CNC Side Hustle business. Chris Guillebeau is a world traveler, Entrepreneur and expert at...

  22. CNCRT 51: What's New In Vectric Aspire V9

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 51 CNCRT 51: WHAT"S NEW IN VECTRIC ASPIRE V9? Bill Griggs talks about what's new in Vectric Aspire V9. Vectric just released it's newest version of all their software including V9 of Aspire. We take a look at the 6 new major features and several minor features that...

  23. PBF025 Podcast Recording And Video Software

    Podcast Recording And Video Software By Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant Podcast By Friday Episode 25: In this episode we discuss Podcast Recording and Video software. What podcasting recording software we use to record our show and why we use it. We also talk about how to use video recording...

  24. CNCRT 50: CNCNUTZ WITH PETER PASSUELLO

    CNCNUTZ WITH PETER PASSUELLO CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 50 CNCRT 50: CNCNUTZ WITH PETER PASSUELLO CNC Youtube Content Creator In this 50th episode of CNC Router Tips Podcast we talk with CNCNutz Peter Passello from Greymouth New Zealand. Peter is a CNC Youtube content creator and a very...

  25. CNCRT 49: AT IT AGAIN

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 49 CNCRT 49: AT IT AGAIN Well we are at it again. We are answering your questions about CNC Router Tables and business. Catch up with Bill Griggs and find out what he has been up to in the work shop. We talks about shop safety, When to use a Down spiral bit, the...

  26. CNCRT 48: Leasing CNC Equipment To Grow Your Business With Lucy Burke

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 48 CNCRT: 48 Leasing CNC Equipment To Grow Your Business With Lucy Burke Leasing CNC Equipment To Grow Your Business is a valid strategy for financing. We chat with Lucy Burke of North Star Leasing about using Leasing as an option to grow your business. Leasing can...

  27. CNCRT: 47B Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47B CNCRT: 47B Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo. We continue our chat with John Grimsmo, Custom Knife maker and Youtube Star. John shares how he uses Visualization to create your Perfect CNC Business. We have watched the growth of his company...

  28. CNCRT 47: Sharing And Growing A CNC Business On Youtube With John Grimsmo

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47 CNCRT: 47 Sharing And Growing A CNC Business On Youtube With John Grimsmo. John Grimsmo has been sharing and growing his CNC business On Youtube for several years. We have watched the growth of his company Grimsmo Knives through his many Youtube videos. Grimsmo...

  29. CNCRT 46: When Your Home Based Business Needs Commercial Insurance

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 46 CNCRT 46: When Your Home Based Business Needs Commercial Insurance. When your home based business needs commercial insurance you should talk to an agent who specializes in commercial insurance. We chat will Bill Basher of the Tanner Insurance Agency Inc. about...

  30. CNCRT 45: Why I Bought A Tormach CNC Milling Machine

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 45 Why I Bought A Tormach CNC Milling Machine. I just bought a Tormach CNC Milling machine. In this episode I discuss why I bought a Tormach CNC Milling Machine, what my thought process was and how I plan to use it to build my business. The Tormach PCNC 1100 is a…

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  31. CNCRT44: Build Your Own Makerspace

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 44 Build Your Own Makerspace with Mike Heidrick. In the episode we talk with Mike Heidrick about why you should build your own makerspace. After trying unsuccessfully to work with local government to bring a makerspace to his community, Mike Heidrick decided to…

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  32. CNCRT43: Finding Your Audience With Bob Warfield.

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 43 Finding Your Audience With Bob Warfield. Finding your audience is a key step before you design your product. Knowing what it is that your audience needs and what problems they have are key designing a solution. We talk with Bob Warfield, Software Startup…

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  33. CNCRT 42: What would Henry Do? Words of Wisdom From Henry Ford.

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 42 What would Henry Do? Words Of Wisdom From Henry Ford. What would Henry Do? I ask myself this question whenever I have a tough decision to make. If you have ever struggled with the decision to buy a CNC Router or other machines this episode may help you. We…

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  34. CNCRT 41: How Much Should You Charge For CNC Work?

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 41 How Much Should You Charge For CNC Work? How much should you charge for CNC Work? This question comes up all the time. We look at what the average wage is for a CNC machine operator versus what the average shop rate is for a machine owner. If you are using your...

  35. CNCRT 40: Should You Buy Or Build A CNC Router

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 40 Should You Buy or Build A CNC Router? Should you Buy a CNC Router Table or Build one? This question come up quite a bit and can have a variety of answers depending on your ultimate goal. People who are using a CNC Router Table to build a business may have a very...

  36. How To Set Native Units In Mach3 CNC Software

    If you want your CNC Router table to uses inches or millimeters you will need to know how to set native units in mach3 cnc software. I will show you how to easily change between millimeter and inches. I will show you step by step what to do and what not to do. After you set up the native units…

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  37. CNCRT: 39 How To Surface Your Spoil Board

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 39 How To Surface Your Spoil Board One question that always pops up from beginners is how to surface your spoil board. In this edition of the CNC Router Tips Podcast we show the ins and out of this process. We discuss the types of router bits to use and how fast…

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  38. CNCRT 38: Sienci Mill One Desktop CNC

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 38 Sienci Mill One Desktop CNC Mill We take a look at the Sienci Labs Mill One, Desktop CNC Mill. Developed by two College students and offered on Kickstarter, The Mill One is fast on it’s way to reaching it’s fuunding Goal of $60,000 Canadian dollars. The compact...

  39. CNCRT 37: First Look At Stepcraft 2-600 Desktop CNC Router

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 37 First Look Stepcraft 2 – 600 In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast we take a first look at the Stepcraft 2 -600 desktop CNC Router Table. Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggs Website: http://cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES:...

  40. CNCRT 36: Straight As A Rail

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 36 Straight As A Rail. How To Align Linear Rails CNC Router Tips Podcast looks at how to align your linear rails to make your CNC Router table more accurate. Also whe hear from the winner of the VCarve Desktop Software Giveaway, discuss makerspaces including a…

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  41. CNCRT 35: What I Learned In Chicago.

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 35 What I Learned In Chicago. Podcast Movement 2016 I took a trip to Chicago for the 2016 Podcast Movement Conference. While I was there I learned about taking bold action to move your project along. I also looked in on the Pumping Station One Makerspace. Also in...

  42. CNCRT 34: CNC Router Bit Starter Set

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 34 CNC Router Bit Starter Set. In this episode we look at the best bits to have in your CNC Router Bits Starter Set. We look at what each types of bit does. We will put together a list of the most commonly used bits and what would make up a good starter pack. Q…

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  43. CNCRT 33: Comparing Six CNC Router Tables

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 33 Comparing Six CNC Router Tables. In this episode we discuss and compare six different CNC Router Tables. We examine the question asked by our listener James Trimble about differences in CNC Router tables, what they were designed to do and how they stack up…

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  44. CNCRT 32: IS IT OK TO USE OTHER PEOPLE'S WORK?

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 32 Is it OK to use other’s people’s work? In this episode we discuss intellectual property and answer the question “ Is it OK to Use Other People’s Work”? We examine what intellectual property is and how to respect the work of others. Also in this episode we talk a...

  45. CNCRT 31: What is A Variable Frequency Drive - VFD?

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 31. What is a Variable Frequency Drive - VFD ? In this episode we answer the question “What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)”? We examine how the work and how they can be used to control a 3 Phase industrial motor from common household current. We also discuss...

  46. CNCRT 30: Looking Back At What Is Ahead

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 30 A LOOK BACK AT WHAT IS AHEAD In this episode we take a look back at the previous episodes and where we have been in our CNC journey. Now we will focus on the next phase. Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggs Website: http://cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES:...

  47. CNCRT 29: Maker Jon Berard

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 29 Maker Jon Berard In this episode we talk with Jon Berard, host of the Podcast for Makers about his mission to introduce young people to the world of making and manufacturing. Jon Berard is a skilled machinist and craftsman who enjoys making all varieties of...

  48. CNCRT 28: CNC Startup Circus with Jesse Hughson

    CNC Startup Circus with Jesse Hughson In this episode we talk with Jesse Hughson, Designer, Performer and Entrepreneur about his Circus equipment startup business Cyrcraft Customs. http://cyrcraft.com. Jesse explains how his love of Street performance art, Making helped him escape the 9-5 rat…

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  49. CNCRT 28: CNC Startup Circus with Jesse Hughson

    CNC Startup Circus with Jesse Hughson In this episode we talk with Jesse Hughson, Designer, Performer and Entrepreneur about his Circus equipment startup business Cyrcraft Customs. http://cyrcraft.com. Jesse explains how his love of Street performance art, Making helped him escape the 9-5 rat…

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  50. CNCRT 27: Have You Met Ms. Jones?

    CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 27 Have you met Ms. Jones? In this episode we speak with Melissa Jones, sign maker to the stars. Melissa explains how she and her husband built a thriving sign making business using both hand carved and CNC routed signs. Melissa Jones has made signs for many...

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CNC Router Tips Podcast is a show which answers one question from you, the listener about cnc router tables, cnc software, hardware, web hosting and business. We'll help you get started in your CNC hobby or business and help you CUT THROUGH THE CONFUSION. http://cncroutertips.com

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