Desktop Carbide CNC Router

The Carbide Desktop CNC Router is a compact, precision CNC machine designed for cutting, engraving, and milling wood, plastics, soft metals, and composite materials. It’s an excellent entry point into CNC routing and digital fabrication, offering members a reliable platform for learning subtractive manufacturing and producing small-format parts.

This tool is commonly used for prototyping, sign-making, fixtures, templates, and detailed components that don’t require a full-size CNC router.

What This Tool Is Good For

• Wood routing and engraving
• Plastics and composite materials
• Light aluminum and brass machining
• Small-format signage and lettering
• Jigs, fixtures, and templates
• Prototyping CNC workflows

Materials & Tooling

• Approved materials only (wood, plywood, MDF, plastics, soft metals)
• Members must supply their own stock material and CNC bits.
• Experimental materials require staff approval

If you are unsure whether a material is appropriate, ask staff before machining.

Safety & Responsibility

• Follow all posted CNC safety procedures
• Secure material properly before cutting
• Never leave the machine unattended while running
• Stop the job immediately if something sounds or behaves incorrectly
• Report any tool issues to staff

Misuse or damage may result in suspension of tool access.

Cleanup Protocol

• Remove all chips and debris
• Leave the work area clean and ready for the next user

Cleanup is part of your reservation time.