This essential tutorial offers step by step coverage of the most popular form of woodworking CNC equipment in a way that anyone can understand. While we do assume the student possesses a knowledge of woodworking, there are no CNC prerequisites. Whether you already work for a manufacturing company that uses CNC routers, or if you are trying to learn enough to secure a position in a CNC-using company, this course will provide you with the skills you need to ensure safe, smooth operation of CNC machine tools. Note that all specific examples in this manual are shown in the format for the most popular CNC control - FANUC. Also, note that many control manufacturers claim to be Fanuc-compatible (Yasnac & Mitsubishi, among others). And even if you don't have any Fanuc controlled routers, remember that programming techniques remain remarkably similar among CNC machine types. This manual should nicely introduce you to CNC routers, regardless of what control your company is using.