[David Taylor] needed a CNC router to do some more complex projects ... The impressive part of this build is that it was built entirely in his workshop, using tools he already had.

“It wasn’t set up with a frame [cabinet] mindset.” Along this conveyor-fed workflow layout is a variety of equipment including a high-end IMA Schelling fh6 panel saw, Homag CNC machining ...

Although he certainly achieves that, more or less, automating the classic toy is just the hook for a thorough lesson in CNC machine building starting with the basics. Fair warning: we said basics ...