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Advanced CNC Topics

We've spent five years growing a CNC community. Now with our Shop 3.0 expansion and equipment upgrades we're making plans to take CNC to the next level. Just as we did with our lasers, we're recertifying current users on our new CNCs while making plans to teach advanced topics.

Which advanced topics should we teach?

Answering that question was the purpose of our recent Digital Tools SIG. We have talent galore in our community so we asked a select few to parade select topics they enjoy to tempt an audience. The idea here was to expose our Digital Tools audience to lots of ideas and learn what most moved them. With enough interest we'd make plans to offer classes.

Curious? Below is an edited version of our multi-hour presentation marathon.

Digital Tools SIG of 29 October 2022: CNC Advanced Topics

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Topographic Milling by Chris Cowger
VCarve Inlay Milling by Howard Boehm
End Grain Joinery Milling by Perry Crutchfield
Multi-Pour Epoxy Milling by Rob Sandstrom

If any of these topics is of particular interest and we haven't heard from you then tell us! Also, if you have other ideas for topics or other suggestions for our Digital Tools program then let us know. We're at our best when we're serving the interests of our community so your input is welcome!

Craftsman Referral Terms

BACKGROUND
The San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association (SDFWA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the education, promotion, and execution of the principles of fine woodworking.
The SDFWA frequently receives requests from people seeking the service of a woodworker. Therefore, although custom woodworking for hire is not the purpose of our organization, we offer this referral service to the public so that they might connect with a woodworker.

SCOPE
SDFWA does not screen or warrant the skills or work of any craftsman. The public should use their own discretion and due diligence before hiring any craftsman, from any source, including this one.
The sole role of SDFWA in this referral service is limited to providing our member woodworkers with your completed form. It is up to each craftsman to initiate a contact with the requester.

PROCEDURE
After a requester submits a project, the form will be emailed to our list of participating craftsmen. If a craftsman is interested in the project, they will contact the client directly, and a two-way conversation can begin.

As the craftsmen themselves choose which projects to respond to, this means that it is probable that some project requests will receive no response. If you do not receive a response in a reasonable time, please submit your request again, using the provided referral form.
Note that contacting SDFWA directly will not achieve the desired results.

DISCLAIMER
By agreeing to these Terms, and by continuing to submit this Referral Form, and by utilizing one or more of the services of any of these craftsmen, you are agreeing to contract exclusively with that individual craftsman and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the SDFWA Organization, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this agreement, and any and all failures, damages, or otherwise negative outcomes caused directly or indirectly by the craftsmen you employ to do any project initiated by this Form. This does not preclude you from pursuing legal remedies from the individual craftsman that you employ. But any remedy you pursue is restricted to that individual craftsman, and does not include the SDFWA organization or any of its volunteer members.