CNC Router Tips Podcast

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 putting off. When some florescent bulbs stopped working it was time to change them. But while I was at it I...

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 the NorthEast. The Eastec show gives us the chance to see equipment from many of the major vendors. In...

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 about how to choose the right PC for running Mach3, Mach4, and Pathpilot. Whether you're an experienced CN...

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. How you hold your work piece securely to the work table is crucial to your success. Hold It there fast an...

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 can be used to make a wide variety of products, including gym equipment, backboards for ambulances, an...

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 advances in computer hardware and software are having a rapid impact on how people use their CNC machi...

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 what you can expect to hear on the second season of the CNC Route Tips podcast. From new information, tech...

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 experiences with the CentroidCNC Acorn. We discuss the Acorn Updates from the earlier version of the CNC...

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 Entrepreneurship and grow his CNC Router Table Business. While this has been going on Bill learned  a...

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 Dave Gatton. Since then Mark has grown from a man needing help to a man giving help to the CNC communit...

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 Challenge. The OFA Challenge is a 30 day intensive training program that teaches you how to set up a Sales...

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 workshops. Gencarelli writes about his adventures on his website https://mygarageshop.com/ where he display...

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 Tips Podcast on Facebook Live should reach a broader audience of CNC enthusiast who might not already b...

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 learn CNC will be the most efficient, quickest and most thorough method. Learning CNC quickly while stil...

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 extrusion and clamps, double sided tape, modular plates, pallets systems, vacuum tables, Painters tape and in...

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 asked, "When building a slaved Y axis machine, what is the convention for using limit/home switches? Are th...

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 answer may surprise you. New in the shop is the Pierson Workholding Mini Pallet System. Here is the descript...

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 and a plan for future episodes. We also look at the progress I have made with my milling machine and w...

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 CNC line of products. The Acorn CNC Controller is a high performance, industrial quality CNC control d...

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 workshop. Constructing a special CNC wedding project allowed us to experiment with some advanced Vectric Asp...

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 starting multiple businesses with very little cash. In his New York Times Best seller " The $100 dollar...

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 were added to the V9 release. Vectric focused on making the drawing process easier, more powerful and...

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 software to generate content for your show. Tips on how to maximize the usefulness of each episode so that y...

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 innovative inventor. Bill Griggs celebrates his 50th episode by interviewing long time online friend Peter...

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 dangers of leaving you machine unattended and more. We also discuss teh Atlanta Woodworking show. Bill Gr...