CNC stands for computer numerical control. CNC is used in woodworking with advanced machinery to create residential and industrial materials to shape our world. It uses computers to instruct machines to measure and cut wood.

There are many options, and some softwoods can be nearly as “hard” as hardwoods: Cedar — The most used wood for CNC projects, this wood has a nice reddish-brown color. Some wood can have a lot of knots, though. Cypress — This wood also has knots and is not as strong as cedar.

CNC wood-cutting design is a popular and efficient way to create custom wood designs. Using computer-controlled routers and cutting machines, you can create intricate and precise wood designs that would be impossible to duplicate by hand.