CNC 102 - Intro to the Shapeoko 4'x4' CNC Router
Sat, Feb 28
|Norwalk
Take the next step in CNC machining by moving from a desktop CNC to the makerspace’s Shapeoko 4' × 4' CNC. This hands-on workshop builds on CNC 101 and introduces best practices, safe operation, and more advanced toolpaths for working on larger projects. Completion of CNC 101 is required before regi
Time & Location
Feb 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Norwalk, 3 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA
About the event
CNC 102: Intro to the 4’ x 4’ Shapeoko CNC
CNC 102 builds on the fundamentals learned in CNC 101 and transitions participants from a desktop CNC to the makerspace’s Shapeoko 4' × 4' CNC router. This workshop focuses on working at a larger scale and understanding more advanced CNC toolpaths and workflows.
Participants will explore how CNC concepts change when moving to a larger machine—covering workholding, efficient job setup, and strategies for cutting larger, more complex parts. The class emphasizes safe operation, thoughtful toolpath planning, and practical techniques used for real-world CNC projects such as furniture parts, signs, kinetic sculptures and more!
Bring a laptop with Carbide Create installed. Download it for free here. Available for both Windows and Macs.
What You’ll Learn
Overview of the Shapeoko 4' × 4' CNC and its capabilities
Tickets
General Admission
Sale ends
Feb 28, 10:30 AM
From $35.00 to $70.00
$70.00
+$1.75 ticket service fee
$35.00
+$0.88 ticket service fee
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