Neal's CNC Blog

The process of creating the machine instructions ("g-code") for a CNC router, or any CNC machine, has certain limitations on the kinds of shapes it can accept. Here at Neal's CNC, we need drawings where the shapes are closed polyline... read more

Engraving lettering, logos, or other imagery into large wood slabs is something we are asked to do from time to time.  Often the customer is planning to fill the engraving with resin for an inlaid look, or paint for contrast.... read more

As soon as the Medium article came out about this amazing structure, Neal's CNC started getting inquiries about cutting it. We got so many, in fact, that we spent a little time improving the cut layout, to minimize wasted wood... read more

We've always claimed to be able to cut just about anything... well, we cut cake this weekend! Here's what that looks like. Cake Cutting on a CNC Router from Neal's CNC on Vimeo. I'm kinda wondering what other... read more

Local artist DJ Agana contacted us to sculpt a 3d version of her drawing "PASSION" for a show at Oakland Terminal Gallery. We love bringing art to life! We cut two copies, one for the gallery, and one... read more