Design DIY and computer-controlled fabrication are a powerful combination for making
high-quality customized things. Written by the founders of the architecture design and
research firm Filson and Rohrbacher this book takes you through the basics of CNC fabrication
the design process production and construction of your own furniture designs. Through their
AtFAB series of projects accompanied by an overview of digital techniques and design thinking
this book introduces the knowledge and skills that you'll find widely applicable across all
kinds of CNC projects. Not only will you learn how to design fabricate and assemble a wide
range of projects you'll have some great furniture to show for it! While 3D printing has been
grabbing headlines high school college library and other public makerspaces have been
making things with CNC machines. With a CNC router you can cut parts from strong tactile
durable materials like wood. Once you have your design and material you can set up your job
and let it run. When it's done you can put the project together for an heirloom of your own.
While 3D printing can make exciting things with complex designs CNCs are the digital
workhorses that produce large-scale long-lasting objects.
