2-Day Live CNC Class with Ralph April 4-5 2025
Get off on the right foot with professional woodworker, consultant, and author Ralph Bagnall in a two-day, hands-on CNC Training Class that will walk you through choosing the correct machine, setting up your workspace, and using VCarve Pro Software.
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Utilizing Ralph's book "CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner: Winning Tips, Techniques & 5 Skill-Building Projects", participants will be guided through a series of exercises that will provide a fundamental understanding of how to:
Design and mill a spoil board to fit your machine.
Make clamps and hold downs and how to use them to secure projects.
Choose the best bits for the task at hand.
Find the proper feeds and speeds to extend tool life.
Efficiently tool path your designs for the best quality.
Use tabs and "onion skin" to secure parts during cut out.
Much more!
Class participation is mandatory for both sessions on Friday and Saturday. As a value add-on, the price includes 3 full months of personal email support from Ralph Bagnall to help further your education, a sit-down lunch both days at Hartville Kitchen, and Ralph Bagnall's book "CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner: Winning Tips, Techniques & 5 Skill-Building Projects".
Orlando Woodcraft CNC Class #1
Getting Started with CNC- Make a conversion chart coaster
with Ralph Bagnall
Sunday, May 18, 1 PM - 4 PM
In this first class of a five-part series, Ralph will take you step by step through a simple woodworking project on the CNC. Learn about starting a new program, importing a file, creating tool paths, setting up the CNC, clamping stock and milling the program created in the class. Seeing the process from start to finish helps you understand how CNC Machines work and provides you with the background for the rest of the classes in this series. We highly recommend taking all five classes in order. Each class is a unique project that teaches another aspect of CNC Woodworking. Students who take all five classes get both of Ralph’s CNC books free of charge: CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner and Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood.
Orlando Florida Woodcraft Classes
2-Day Live CNC Class with Ralph May 23-24 2025
Get off on the right foot with professional woodworker, consultant, and author Ralph Bagnall in a two-day, hands-on CNC Training Class that will walk you through choosing the correct machine, setting up your workspace, and using VCarve Pro Software.
Signup today through EventBright
Utilizing Ralph's book "CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner: Winning Tips, Techniques & 5 Skill-Building Projects", participants will be guided through a series of exercises that will provide a fundamental understanding of how to:
Design and mill a spoil board to fit your machine.
Make clamps and hold downs and how to use them to secure projects.
Choose the best bits for the task at hand.
Find the proper feeds and speeds to extend tool life.
Efficiently tool path your designs for the best quality.
Use tabs and "onion skin" to secure parts during cut out.
Much more!
Class participation is mandatory for both sessions on Friday and Saturday. As a value add-on, the price includes 3 full months of personal email support from Ralph Bagnall to help further your education, a sit-down lunch both days at Hartville Kitchen, and Ralph Bagnall's book "CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner: Winning Tips, Techniques & 5 Skill-Building Projects".
Orlando Woodcraft CNC Class #2
Cutting with the CNC- Make a drink holder
with Ralph Bagnall
Sunday, May 25, 1 PM - 4 PM
The second class in our five-part series is where Ralph introduces you to cutting parts on the CNC, how to organize and group the elements of a project and how to program them for cutting. You will learn about cutting on the lines, inside the lines and outside the lines, when to choose which, and why. Learn about holding stock down and how to use tabs to hold parts in place. We highly recommend taking all five classes in order. Each class in this series is a unique project that teaches another aspect of CNC Woodworking. Students who take all five classes get both of Ralph’s CNC books free of charge: CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner and Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood.
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Orlando Woodcraft CNC Class #3
Pockets and Holes on the CNC- Make a Tic Tac Toe Board
with Ralph Bagnall
Sunday, June 1, 1 PM - 4 PM
Part three in our five-part series you will learn about milling pockets and how to drill holes of any size without burning. Ralph will also show you the drawing commands in V-Carve and how to draw the tic tac toe board the quick and easy way. You will also learn how to cut the game board out using two different bits from the same program. We highly recommend taking all five classes in order. Each class in this series is a unique project that teaches another aspect of CNC Woodworking. Students who take all five classes get both of Ralph’s CNC books free of charge: CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner and Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood.
Orlando Woodcraft Class Schedule
Orlando Woodcraft CNC Class #4
Engraving with the CNC- Make a Garden Marker
with Ralph Bagnall
Sunday, June 8, 1 PM - 4 PM
Part four of this five-part series focuses on creating text and using artwork for sign-making projects. Ralph will show you how to choose and use fonts for text and importing a graphic to trace so it can be carved. You will learn the difference between ‘v-carving’ and engraving with the CNC and why you choose one over the other depending on your project. We highly recommend taking all five classes in order. Each class in this series is a unique project that teaches another aspect of CNC Woodworking. Students who take all five classes get both of Ralph’s CNC books free of charge: CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner and Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood.
Orlando Woodcraft CNC Class #5
3D Carving with the CNC- Make a Woven Coaster
with Ralph Bagnall
Sunday, June 29, 1 PM - 4 PM
In this final class of our five-part series, you will learn how to import a 3-dimentional .stl file, position it within your stock, and program the CNC machine to carve it out. Roughing and finish passes will be explored, and we will cut out two coasters using three bits with only two tool changes. We highly recommend taking all five classes in order. Each class in this series is a unique project that teaches another aspect of CNC Woodworking. Students who take all five classes get both of Ralph’s CNC books free of charge: CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner and Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood.
Orlando Woodcraft Class Schedule
Beyond the ADA- Seminar at AWFS, Las Vegas, NV
Ralph will be presenting with Stephanie Bagnall on how designing spaces that accommodate mobility issues actually makes spaces that work better for everyone. Exact seminar times and dates coming soon.
Custom Tooling Magic
Ralph will be presenting a seminar on custom tooling for small to mid-sized shops with Mark Alster of Leitz Tooling at AWFS in Las Vegas, NV.
Working Plastics in the Woodshop
Ralph will be leading an in-depth seminar on common plastics, working them with the tools you already own and how to choose thebest materials for your job.
Mark's Machinery Annual Sale
Ralph will be at Mark’s Machinery and More in Fort Smith, Arkansas December 6th and 7th for their Annual Christmas Sale!
Ralph will be demoing for MicroJig and presenting Free Classes on making Trivets, building a Utility Sled and the MicroJig Taper Jig both Friday and Saturday. Classes are limited in size, so sign up with the store soon to reserve your spot!
Hartville Hardware Tool Sale
Just in time for Christmas it is the Annual November Tool Sale at Hartville Hardware! As usual, Ralph will be manning the MicroJig Booth, and will be giving classes on Jigs, Fixtures and Sleds, Friday and Saturday downstairs on the stage. Attendees can win a MatchFit Dovetail Clamp Pro Kit.
CNC Training with Ralph at Hartville Hardware
Two full days of CNC programming and operations with Ralph Bagnall, the author of “Beginners Guide to CNC Machining in Wood”. This small class is limited to 12 people. The class runs 9 to 4 each day with lunch included in the price.
You bring your own laptop to work through the lessons with Ralph and then see the projects being cut on a CNC right in the classroom. A copy of Ralph’s book is included in the price as well. Sign up before the class sells out.
Klingspor Superstore Unveiling
Klingspor’s new Hickory Superstore is officially being unveiled May 3rd and 4th and Ralph will be there demoing MicroJig products both familiar and new!
Live CNC Class with Ralph
Join Ralph in person for two days in Hartville, Ohio to get you off and running with your CNC!
This beginner level class will introduce you to the mechanics of running the machine and take you through a series of projects to teach you how to properly program and run your machine.
Ralph will guide the class through each project and then run it live on a CNC so you can see how it all works. 9-4 each day with lunch provided, and each participant will receive a copy of Ralph’s book; Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood.
Hartville Hardware Tool Expo
Once again on the way to Hartville Hardware for their annual February Tool Expo! Ralph will be in the MicroJig Booth showing off all your favorite tools and introducing a Brand New product!
Ralph will also be presenting a CNC demonstration both Friday and Saturday morning at the stage on the lower level. Check your flyer for details.
Mark's Machinery Christmas Tool Sale
Ralph’s last show for 2023 will be at Mark’s Machinery and More in Fort Smith Arkansas! Ralph and Tom will be at the show both days to demonstrate the MicroJig line and answer any questions you may have. You could even win a GRR-RIPPER Complete Kit.
Hartville Hardware Giant Tool Expo
Hartville Hardware’s big November event is here again! Two days, 22 hours and thousands of bargains.
Ralph will be manning the Microjig booth as usual and showing off their revolutionary new Lock Miter Bit, with the Center Finding Platform that makes set up easy. Be sure to ask about the new GRR-RIPPER 2GO, Ratchet Clamp and 2-Step Router bit as well.
Orlando Woodcraft Store Event
Come see all the new MicroJig products at the annual Orlando Woodcraft store event! Ralph will be demonstration all the old favorites and our very cool new products as well.
Come by for great deals and to say “hello”.
Live CNC Class with Ralph
Join Ralph at Hartville Hardware in Ohio for a Hands-On, 2-day CNC training class. Work with Ralph as he teaches lessons from his “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood” book in a small class setting.
Bring your laptop and VCarve software (free trial version is OK) we will have a running CNC to test class programs with each lesson.
Lunch is included each day and all participants will recieve a copy of Ralph’s book.
Klingspor Extravaganza 2023
Visit with Ralph in the MicroJig booth at Klingspor’s 21st annual Extravaganza!
We will be demonstrating new products along with your old favorites. This is alway a big show, so don’t miss it!
At the Hickory Convention Center, Hickory, NC
Woodcraft of Nashville 25th Anniversary Event
Come see Ralph in the Microjig booth as he helps Woodcraft of Nashville celebrate their 25th Anniversary. He’ll be showing off all the new Microjig products including the amazing FitFinder Lock Miter Router Bit.
Seattle, WA Woodcraft In-Store Woodworking Show
Come see Ralph in the Microjig Booth at the annual Seattle Woodcraft 3 day event. Demos all day and you can get a close look at all the new products including the FitFinder Lock Miter Bit!
Boise, ID Woodcraft Expo
Ralph will be working the Microjig booth at the Boise Woodcraft Store all day Saturday. At 1:45pm in the Demo Tent, you can watch a live cut with the new FitFinder Lock Miter Bit.
AWFS Fair Las Vegas
Ralph will be attending the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas in July. He will be walking the show floor a lot but you can always set up a meeting at the MicroJig booth #3262
Ralph will be presenting the first ever “Rapid Fire Presentation” on the Fair Stage, far right corner of the show floor, booth 4780!
Ralph will be speaking on ‘The Importance of Maintaining Cutting Tools’. There will be speakers all week long demonstrating on the Fair Stage.
Woodcraft Pittsburgh
Ralph will be at the Woodcraft Store in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 24th and Saturday March 25th, representing MicroJig.
He will present free Trivet Making classes at 10am, 1pm and 4pm each day, so be sure to come by. The classes will run about 45 minutes and Ralph will be available between classes to do demos and answer your questions about the MicroJig line.
Hartville Hardware Giant Tool Sale
Ralph will be working the MicroJig Booth and you don’t want to miss this event. MicroJig has some very cool new products to show you have never seen before!
As a bonus, Ralph will be presenting an “Intro to CNC Machining” seminar on Friday and Saturday. You can learn about these machines, ask questions and pick up a copy of Ralph’s CNC Book
Woodcraft Phoenix, AZ
The annual Vendor Event at Woodcraft Phoenix is back! Ralph will be there maning the MicroJig booth. Loads of specials and discounts will be on hand.
Hartville Hardware Tool Sale
Hartville Hardware celbrates their 50th Anniversary this year, so you know their big Tool Sale will be better than ever. The tool area of the store have been completely remodeled too!.
Ralph will be front and center in the MicroJig booth. Come by, say hello, and check out the great savings! Bring a saw blade in for a free cleaning!
Woodcraft Orlando, FL
Ralph will be doing MicroIig demos at the Orlando Woodcraft store on November 11th and 12th.
Come by, see what is new and bring your dirty saw blades in for a free cleaning.
Klingspor Extravaganza,
“The only woodworking show of it’s kind in North Carolina is BACK!” Ralph will be manning the MicroJig booth at the Klingspor event October 21-22
Come by, see all the new MicroJig products and bring a dirty blade in for a free cleaning.
Woodcraft Seattle, WA
I’ll be back in Seattle, Washington October 7,8,9 for the return of their annual fall event! Bring your dirty blades in for a free cleaning and see all the new Microjig products.
Woodcraft Boise, ID
I’ll be at the Woodcraft store in Boise, ID for their annual event on Saturday, August 27th showing off the new MicroJig products. Bring your blades in for a free cleaning!
IWF Atlanta
IWF Atlanta is BACK after 4 years! If you have never been, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
For those who are going, I will be presenting a Seminar on Designing for Manufacture on Thursday , and working the MicroJig Booth #B7900 during the rest of the show. Come by, say “Hello” and see all the new stuff from MicroJig.
Rockler Grand Opening- Brandon, FL
Rockler has opened a new location in Brandon, Florida and the grand opening is going on all month. Ralph will be there demoing MicroJig products and handing out T-shirts all day, Saturday, March 19th. Drop in and say Hello!
Hartville Hardware Giant Tool Sale and Expo
The big Hartville Hardware show is back, and Ralph will be manning the MicroJig Booth as usual!
There are NEW Microjig Products to see and Hartville has copies of Ralph’s new book, “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood” on sale so you can get yours signed for free while they last!
Come by and say hello!
The Virtual Woodworking Show
Ralph, author of the new book, “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood” will be presenting three CNC specific seminars during the show:
CNC Tooling on Friday, Nov 12th at 11:30
CNC Toolpath Tips on Saturday, Nov 13th at 11:30
Two Sided CNC Tooling at 11:30 on Sunday Nov 14th at 11:30
General Admission is $5.00 CDN with VIP Admission and access to recordings at $15.00 CDN with no travel or hotel fees!
Toronto Virtual Woodworking Show
The Toronto Woodworking Show is going virtual, and Ralph will be presenting THREE live seminars during the show!
One on Making and Using Scratch Stocks, one on Making Stringing and Simple Bell Flower Inlays, and a third on Sand Shading Veneers.
Best of all, you do not need to be in Toronto to participate!
IWF Connect
The biggest Industrial Woodworking show in the Americas is FREE, goes virtual, and Ralph will be presenting!
For IWF Connect, Ralph is presenting “Reel Them In, Creating highly effective marketing video without breaking the bank.” Ralph will be sharing the tips and tricks he has learned over his years of creating content for Bessey, Freud, Rockler and others.
Sign up here to catch the seminar
Ralph will also be presenting a seminar each day for Bessey Tools highlighting some of their new and innovative offerings. Sign in to your show planner and click on the “Schedule” tab to see all of the events!
Hartville Hardware
Ralph will again be attending the Hartville Hardware Tool Expo February 21st and 22nd representing MicroJig. Loads of vendors will be showing off all their offerings, and most items will be on sale as well.
Take the opportunity to stock up for all the gifts on your list!