# Big CNC - Help Setting Up This Weekend

**URL:** <https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/big-cnc-help-setting-up-this-weekend/52052>\
**Category:** Discussion\
**Tags:** cnc\
**Created:** [3 September 2026 20:11 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/big-cnc-help-setting-up-this-weekend/52052 "2026-09-03T20:11:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![jwa](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/jwa/32/20010_2.png) [@jwa](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/jwa)\
**Post date:** [3 September 2026 20:11 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/big-cnc-help-setting-up-this-weekend/52052/1 "2026-09-03T20:11:57Z")

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Hi All

I am inducted on the big CNC but it’s over a year since I last used it. I have a new project that I’d like to take a shot at this weekend. Could a more experienced [@BigCNCers](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/bigcncers) watch over me whilst I set-up the first toolpath as a refresher? Ideally late afternoon / early evening on Saturday?

I am making a lid of a toy chest which I’d like to engrave the name of my niece into. I’ll be making it out of a 18mm oak furniture panel. I have the vCarve file prepared and ready:

 ![image](https://slms-discourse.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/d/fd787702c1add5bfe9d55707dbcc5ceaf3f443ed.jpeg)

The toolpaths are configured to:

1. Pocket engrave “Avery” into the middle of the lid @ 4mm depth
2. Profile a 5mm groove 20mm from the edge @ 4mm depth
3. Profile cut through the outline of the lid @ 19mm depth

Any other advice on the project most welcome too!

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**Author:** ![Lia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/lia/32/29894_2.png) [@Lia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Lia)\
**Post date:** [4 September 2026 11:16 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/big-cnc-help-setting-up-this-weekend/52052/2 "2026-09-04T11:16:40Z")

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I will be in on Saturday. Your planned toolpaths look good. How ru work holding?