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CNC Wood Projects to Make
CNC wood project ideas from our builds, including a cribbage board and phone stand, with links to each idea and related CNC tool guides.
Made in my shop
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Hobby CNC routers handle several of our build ideas — drilled patterns, profiled sides, and V-carved lettering. Clamp the work, keep hands clear while it runs, and never leave it running; friction can start a fire. See laser and CNC shop safety.
Small gift projects
CNC cribbage board: a two-player walnut long board with peg holes drilled from an SVG. Pegs are small parts — keep them away from young children.
V-carved name sign: a poplar sign with V-carved, paint-filled lettering from a 1x8.
Stands and organizers
CNC phone and tablet stand: side profiles and a crossbar that slot together; solid backrest so the phone cannot tip over the back.
Village and signs
Village pieces are usually laser-first (laser-cut Christmas village, Christmas village church), but a CNC with a small bit can cut the same thin-ply tab-and-slot parts if that is the machine you have. Prefer the laser ideas’ notes on battery LEDs only — never candles.
Software and bits
- Our tool picks: free CNC software, first CNC router bits, CNC V-bits
Shop safety
Full note: laser and CNC shop safety. For Christmas laser batching (often paired with CNC in the same shop): laser engraver Christmas gift ideas.
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