CNC Router Checklist by IDC Woodcraft

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Hello CNC’er,
Welcome to this amazing world of CNC routers!

I’m Garrett Fromme, founder & CEO of IDC Woodcraft, a supplier of premium CNC router
bits for you.
As an expert in the CNC router world, I want to make sure you know exactly what you need
when you get your CNC router. As part of IDC Woodcraft standards, I endorse everything
listed, and consider them the best of the best.
This PDF will list out the all the things you should get with your CNC router so you have
everything to start creating your projects. All have links to go directly to the source.

To get unannounced discounts, be sure to join the CNC Insiders email list. You will get
discounts, freebies and special deals that are not announced on the IDC Woodcraft
YouTube channel.

The next page has all the items you will want for your CNC.
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Your CNC Router


The Longmill MK2 is my choice for cost, build, durability and company reputation

• Longmill MK2 30x30


• Longmill MK2 30x48
• Longmill MK1 48" Extension kit
• Longmill spoilboard file for 30x30
Control Software (to run your CNC router)

• gSender (FREE download) – gSender is the ONLY one I recommend!!


Design Software - I do not recommend free design software. It is too limited

• Vectric Vcarve Pro


• Carveco Maker
Important note: You can import 3D designs into the above software design packages and
carve them, but you cannot make 3D models. If you want to design 3D models, be sure to get
one these design software packages list below instead

• Carveco Maker Plus


• Vectric Aspire
Laser Add-On

• Laser kit from Longmill


To add the laser, you will need to also get the Lightburn software (it’s inexpensive)
• Lightburn software
CNC Router Bits

• Essential 6-piece beginners starter set [premium grade] w/ some free files
or…
• Complete 13-piece beginners starter set [premium grade] with all the FREE files
(recommended set)
• IDC Woodcraft CNC router bit store
***Individual router bits in these sets are listed at the end of this document
Probes

• Corner touch probe XYZ probe


• Auto-zero XYZ touch probe (recommended)
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If You Are Starting a CNC Business

• MK2 limit switches (for all MK2 models)


• MK1 limit switches (for all MK1 models)
Also, join the CNC Entrepreneurs Facebook group
Dust Collection

• Dust shields for Longmill


• Dust shoe for MK2 (order yours with your Longmill)
• Flexible 20' vacuum tube from Amazon
• Recommended shop vac (5hp) (2-1/2” hose)
• Cyclone adaptor/separator for shop vac
Other MUST HAVE’s For Your CNC Router

• An excellent set of calipers


• Hearing protection (ear plugs are insufficient)
• Starbond CA Glue - get 10% off when you use the discount code IDCWOODCRAFT
**The best method for holding your projects to your CNC while carving
The Complete List Of Essential Starter Bits

• 1” Surfacing bit
• 1/4" down-cut endmill
• 1/8" down-cut endmill
• 1/16" down-cut endmill
• 90° V-bit
• 60° V-bit
• 30° engraving V-bit
• 1/4" ball nose endmill
• 1/8" ball nose endmill
• 1/4" to 1/8" adaptor collet
• Glass engraving drag bit
Contact

• Garrett Fromme Facebook


• Web site: www.idcwoodcraft.com
• Email: support@idcwoodcraft.com
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