Tools I Use

Education

  • Logo for 'The CNC Kickstart' featuring stylized text with a mouthpiece and red accents.

    CNC Kickstart

    The only program of its kind that walks you step-by-step through every phase of the CNC creation process.

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  • Logo for 'The CNC Side Hustle' featuring a stylized CNC machine head above the text with 'THE CNC' in dark gray and 'SIDE HUSTLE' in orange.

    CNC Side Hustle

    A proven roadmap to create, market, and sell more with your CNC. Turn your hobby into a highly profitable side hustle.

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  • Logo for 'Learn Your Cisco Academy' featuring a shield, a computer mouse, and a navy blue banner with 'Academy' in white text.

    Learn Your CNC

    Learn your Vectric software from start to finish with this expansive course and community.

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Bits

  • Logo for IDC Woodcraft featuring bold silver and black text with a woodworking tool

    IDC Woodcraft

    IDC Woodcraft offers precision-engineered CNC router bits so you spend less time guessing and more time cutting clean and fast.

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  • Close-up view of a silver twist drill bit used for drilling into metal or wood

    1/4" Down-Cut Bit

    Designed for clean tops and smooth cuts, the IDC ¼″ Down-Cutting Bit packs precision, durability, and chip control into a CNC-ready workhorse.

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  • A diamond-coated angle grinder disc tool with a metal handle and a sharp cutting edge.

    60 Degree V Bit

    Cut perfect letters, logos, and accents every time with this 60° V Bit. Precision-ground for smooth engraving and flawless detail.

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  • A silver metal snow shovel with a curved handle and a flat scooping blade.

    Bowl and Tray Bit

    A Bowl and Tray Bit makes carving smooth, rounded pockets and clean recesses effortless—ideal for trays, signs, and decorative CNC projects.

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Machines

  • Carbide 3D logo featuring a hexagon with a stylized 'C' in green and black text.

    Carbide 3D

    Delivering plug-and-play CNC machines (like the Nomad and Shapeoko ) with built-in software, full support, and a beginner-friendly workflow so your shop gets up and running fast.

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  • A laser cutting machine with a wooden board in the workspace, featuring metal rails and a black gantry system.

    Shapeoko 5 Pro

    Professional-grade accuracy in a machine built for home shops—featuring ballscrew motion, linear rails, and rigid construction for smooth, precise cuts every time.

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  • A white electronic device with a black label and power socket and a cylindrical metallic component with a black cap, used for industrial or scientific purposes.

    Carbide 3D VFD Spindle

    Precision-ready, plug-and-play spindle drive with programmable RPM control, quieter operation and heavier duty cutting for makers ready to step up from a router.

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  • Logo with the text 'AVID' in white letters above red luggage tags with 'CIC' written on them.

    Avid CNC

    Offering modular, build-your-own CNC machine kits with precision motion systems and full customization—ideal for makers who want a scalable setup that grows with their shop.

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  • A desktop CNC engraving machine with a blue frame and a wooden work surface, engraving a design into a piece of wood.

    Genmitsu 4040 Pro Max

    Compact but powerful, this machine handles hardwoods, plastics, and aluminum—giving hobbyists and small-shops the ability to push creative limits

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Software

  • Vectric

    CAD/CAM Software

    Powerful and easy to use design software for CNC machining.

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Other Tools

  • Amazon Tool List

    These are the tools we actually use—bits, clamps, and shop essentials that help every project run smoother, cut cleaner, and finish stronger

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  • A black logo with the text 'X TOOL' and a green 'X' symbol

    xTool Lasers

    Precision laser cutters and engravers designed for creators—powerful, compact machines that make detailed engraving and cutting simple right from your desktop.

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