Start CNC with FreeCAD: make coasters, one of the bestsellers that are easy to make!

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to design and mill custom coasters using FreeCAD and FreeCAD CAM. We’ll cover the full CNC workflow: from importing a free SVG file, converting it into a 3D model, creating toolpaths, generating G-code, and finally milling multiple coasters on a CNC machine. This step-by-step guide is part of the playlist Beginner CNC Projects – Easy DIY CNC Tutorials & G-Code Workflows:    • Beginner CNC Projects – Easy DIY CNC Tutor...   It’s a great starting point if you’re new to CNC, FreeCAD, or CAM software. What you’ll learn in this video: How to import SVG files into FreeCAD Convert 2D geometry into 3D models Create CNC jobs, set stock, origin, feeds & speeds Use engrave & profile operations in FreeCAD CAM Export G-code with the correct post processor Mill coasters on a CNC machine step by step Whether you’re just starting CNC or want an easy project to practice, this CNC coaster tutorial is one of the best beginner projects you can make! 00:00 Start CNC with FreeCAD | Beginner Tutorial: Design & G-Code for Coasters 00:31 Free SVG File Download for CNC Coaster Project 01:02 FreeCAD & CAM for Beginners | From 2D File to 3D Model + G-Code 02:07 Importing an SVG File into FreeCAD 02:28 Joining Curved Lines into a Single Shape in FreeCAD 03:25 Converting SVG Geometry into a 3D Object 04:10 Navigating & Manipulating 3D Objects in FreeCAD 05:03 Creating a New CNC Job in FreeCAD CAM 05:40 Setting Stock Size & Origin for CNC Milling 06:51 Adding Toolbits with Feeds & Speeds in FreeCAD CAM 09:04 Exporting G-Code Files & Choosing the Correct Post Processor 09:58 Engrave Operation Setup: Cutting Lines & Generating Toolpaths 11:50 CNC Workflow: Securing Material, Tool Change, Zeroing Axes & Cutting Lines 13:48 Profile Operation: Cutting the Coaster Outline in FreeCAD CAM 15:01 Adding Tabs/Tags to Hold Coasters Securely During CNC Milling 15:47 Splitting G-Code by Toolbit & Exporting Multiple Files 17:04 Cutting the Coaster Outline on the CNC Machine 17:20 Array Operation: Duplicating Engrave Paths for Multiple Coasters 19:01 Array Operation: Duplicating Outline Cuts for Multiple Coasters 19:42 Exporting Optimized G-Code Files for Multi-Coaster Jobs 20:46 Milling Multiple Coasters on the CNC | Final Results My Patreon Page:   / opensourcecnc   Download link for the SVG:   / simple-coaster-132091200   Big Thanks ($10):   / one-time-big-thanks-244233   Thanks ($3):   / one-time-thank-you-244228   You can book a one on one session with me, to sort things out if you need help with certain projects or situations:   / one-hour-one-on-138672386   #CNCProjects #BestSellingCoasters #LearnToolpath #OpenSourceCAM #CNCWoodworking #CNCForBeginners