Sin City Woodworkers, a Vegas valley social and networking group committed to serious (and not so serious!) woodworking discussions, meet on the third Wednesday of each month to share everything from techniques and ideas to information about local suppliers and much more. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00, and long time member Leo Davenport will share his insights and experiences with his CNC routers… as in three! Yes, Leo has three Carve Rite CNC machines, and has been using them since 2004.
Have you wondered if CNCs are hard to learn and master, or if they’re worth the cost? Leo will share his experiences, and bring a variety of pieces to show some of his accomplishments.
One very cool feature that Leo’s machines employ is Scanner Pro software, which allows the user to scan an existing piece, and then cut a matching (new) piece. Imagine scanning a carving that you like, or a drawer front that needs to be duplicated, and cutting it effortlessly! This software makes it simple for anyone, regardless of your woodworking experience.
Leo’s moved on to a new toy - a 3D printer - and I suspect he’ll do a presentation about that in the future, but for now - he’ll demystify the CNC experience and hopefully answer some questions you have about CNC machines.
This meeting will be held at Studio: Wood It Is!, 2267 West Gowan, unit 106 in North Las Vegas. As always, the public is welcome to attend the meeting, so members - please feel free to bring a guest along. But remember that there are a limited number of chairs in the woodshop. Attendees might want to bring a folding chair if they wish to sit during the meeting. If you have questions or need directions, call the studio at 631-1870.
