Introduction

Project: CNC routers
Designers:	Timothy Schmidt
Tools:	Wrenches
Parts:	Frames, Nuts, Bolts, Plates, End caps
Techniques:	Shelf joints, Tri joints, Linear bearing assemblies

A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine which uses a spindle for cutting various materials, such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics, glass, and foams. CNC routers can perform the tasks of many carpentry shop machines such as the panel saw, the spindle moulder, and the boring machine. They can also cut joinery such as mortises and tenons.