5 Easy CNC Projects Anyone Can Make (This Fall)

New to CNC and wondering what you should make first? In this video, I’m making 5 easy CNC projects that are perfect for beginners. These are simple projects that help you learn the basics of CNC woodworking without jumping into something overly complicated. We’ll work through projects that let you practice some of the most important CNC skills, including pockets, contours, toolpaths, depths, workholding, and finishing. And as you'll see, not everything always goes according to plan—which is part of learning CNC! I’m using my Shapeoko CNC and Carbide Create, but the ideas in this video can be adapted to just about any hobby CNC router. If you just bought a CNC, are thinking about getting one, or have had yours sitting in the shop because you don't know where to start, these are the kinds of projects I'd recommend starting with. 🔨 In this video: • 5 beginner-friendly CNC projects • Simple CNC woodworking ideas • Basic pockets and contour cuts • Lessons learned from mistakes • Tips for getting better results • Projects you can actually use or give away If you're learning CNC along with me, subscribe to Adam Tinkers. I make CNC projects, tutorials, experiments, mistakes, fixes, and occasionally something that turns out exactly the way I planned. What was the first project you made on your CNC? Let me know in the comments—I’m always looking for ideas for future videos. Timestamp 00:00 Introduction 09:18 Carbide Create Projects