CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner is a well written introduction to CNC (computer numerical control) routers for woodworking with several project tutorials by Ralph Bagnall. Released 16th April 2025 by Fox Chapel, it's 88 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
The author has a popular online social media presence and writes with a very easygoing and encouraging voice. The tutorials are well curated and useful, including games, shop help tools, and decor. The book is full of color photography throughout and illustrations are clear and easy to understand. There are also QR links throughout which lead readers to fully filmed tutorial and related technique videos.
This would be an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, makers' groups, home use, or gift giving. For readers who also enjoy thrifting and upcycling, this book has some good ideas for upcycling and recycling otherwise undecorated wooden surfaces.
Four and a half stars. Dinged a bit for the extreme brevity, but thematically it works and the QR links are a nice addition.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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