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Guides
Practical notes on files, materials, finishes and what drives the price of custom CNC work.
All guides
Every article in one list, newest thinking first.
- CNC File Formats: How to Prepare Files for MachiningPrepare files for CNC cutting and milling: choose DXF, STEP or vector artwork, check the geometry, and state materials, dimensions and finishes.
- How to Choose Furniture Materials for Custom ProjectsChoose materials for counters, reception desks and custom furniture by comparing wear, finishes, fabrication, repairability and lifetime cost.
- Sheet Materials for Interiors: Uses, Edges and CNCCompare plywood, MDF, melamine, HPL, compact laminate, veneer and acrylic for interiors, with notes on CNC machining, edges and cabinetry.
- Wood Finishes for Furniture and InteriorsCompare lacquer, hardwax oil, paint and laminate for furniture and interiors, with guidance on substrates, edges, sheen, colour and finish samples.
- Furniture and Interior Prototyping: Concept to ProductionPlan furniture and interior prototypes, test fit, joinery and finishes, and prepare approved files for repeatable CNC production.
- How to Choose a Furniture Manufacturing Partner in the EUWhat to check before committing a custom furniture project to a manufacturer: capability, materials, finishing, communication, delivery and the warning signs.
- Solid Wood Machining for Custom FurnitureCNC machining for solid wood furniture: timber selection, grain direction, workholding, joinery, movement, tolerances and finishing.
- Acrylic CNC Cutting and Engraving: Clean, Precise PartsCNC cutting and engraving of acrylic: cast or extruded sheet, design details, edge finishes, and the information needed for a quote.
- Retail Fixtures: Design, Materials and AssemblyPlan retail fixtures around circulation, wear, materials, assembly and installation, with practical checks for production and repeat orders.
- Is Custom Furniture Expensive? What Drives the PriceWhat drives custom furniture costs: design, materials, finishes, quantity and file preparation. When bespoke makes sense and when standard products cost less.