Setting Up The Best CNC Workholding System

I’ll be honest — I’ve skipped CNC jobs just because I didn’t want to deal with the clamps, screws, tape... all the frustrating workholding stuff. But this? This is the workholding system I wish I had sooner. In this video, I walk you through the AirWeights Vacuum Table System from setup to real-world usage. I’ll show how it works, answer common questions (like what happens if you damage the panel), and show you how I integrated it into my CNC workflow. 👉 *What's covered in the video:* AirWeights 9CFM Vacuum Pump Setup Installing and testing 16x16 vacuum panels What happens if you cut into the panel How gasket material & fixture plates work Real project demo: CNCing a maple pen rest Who this system is really for (hint: pros and hobbyists alike) 🔧 AirWeights System Used: 4 × 16x16 Vacuum Panels 1 × 9CFM Vacuum Pump 5-Zone Manifold Gaskets, fixture plates & more 🛠 Want to learn more? Check out [AirWeights on YouTube](   / @airweights  ) 💬 Let me know in the comments what your favorite workholding solution is — or if you have questions I didn’t cover! 👍 Like this video? Subscribe for more CNC, 3D printing, and digital fabrication projects and more.