Custom CNC Woodworking Services by Machined In Wood

We specialize in CNC machined projects involving wood, plastic, acrylic, and aluminum. As a small, home-based business, we have expanded to handle small to medium-scale manufacturing for commercial customers while continuing to offer custom work for individual clients who have unique designs or projects they want to bring to life but lack the resources to do so themselves.

Yes! We we work with other wood shops, makers and hobbyists all the time. Sometimes it’s just CNC machining the part that needs to be machined, sometimes it’s flattening a piece of material or a cutting board, drum sanding or whatever you need done so that you can finish your project.

Because of the unique way that our business grew in the first couple of years, we had to purchase a lot of equipment that could be considered “nice to have” but not many small shops are going to invest in. A good example is the horizontal boring machine that we have. It’s a highly specialized piece of equipment that most people will never need. But, when you want to drill precise horizontal holes, it’s a must have. Most planers only work up to 13" or so, but we are able to flatten material up to 48" x 48" using the CNC machine.

We also have C02 and Diode LASER engravers, 3D printing and finishing capabilities.

Check out our Services page for a complete list of our capabilities!

We have (2) 48” x 48” machines, but one of them is capable of pass through, which means that we can handle longer lengths than 48” by tiling the job in software.

There are CNC shops that have 5’ x 10’ machines that run dozens of full sheets of plywood all day, every day. We aren’t one of those shops. We typically work on physically smaller projects, up to the bed size of 4’ x 4’, which are usually projects that customers tell us the bigger shops won’t even touch.

Absolutely! We don’t typically try to make money on material and we aren’t a lumber supplier, so if you have your own material, we’d be happy to work with it.

A couple of considerations are worth mentioning: For most CNC work, material MUST be flat, at least on the bottom surface. If your material is going to be difficult to work with because it is warped, not properly dried etc, we’ll let you know and figure out how to proceed.

Similarly, we may suggest alternate material depending on the specifics of your project. Piine, for example, doesn’t 3D carve particularly well. Oak takes longer to machine than most wood species. There are different grades of plywood - some excellent quality and easy to work with, some terrible quality and impossible to work with.

Yes, we do! While we can't disclose specifics due to NDAs, we handle production runs ranging from dozens to hundreds of parts for various companies. With nearly two decades of experience working with engineers, we are proficient in blueprints, CAD models, technical drawings, and GD&T. This allows us to collaborate directly with your designers and engineers to ensure every detail of your part is accurately implemented. We maintain a 1% tolerance level and our parts undergo rigorous QA inspections. Our expertise ensures consistent, precise results, even in wood.

No.

We don’t specialize in furniture, but some of the projects that we’ve done have been furniture. An example of the type of furniture work that we might take on would be a design that you have that either doesn’t exist or that you want a custom version of.

Another common request that we get that relates to furniture is that someone will find a design on Etsy, Instagram or YouTube that is available as digital plans. In most cases, we can take those plans and build the project for you, or in some cases just provide machining services for a project that you want to finish on your own.

If there’s something that you think we might be able to help with but aren’t sure, give us a call and we can figure it out.

Yes, we offer a wide range of painting and finishing services, including hand painting, airbrushing, and HVLP painting. We can apply color, stain, clear coat, and food-grade finishes for both indoor and outdoor projects. We typically use Spar Urethane for outdoor projects, polyurethane for general clear coats, and nitrocellulose lacquer for projects requiring a classic amber look, such as musical instruments. We can guide you through the decision-making process to choose the best finish for your project.

No, we are not primarily a cabinet shop. While we can make cabinets, we are not optimally set up for large-scale cabinet production. For significant cabinet projects, we recommend working with a shop that specializes in full-size (4' x 8') sheets of plywood. Local shops like Scandia Kitchens and Van Millwork, located on the same street as us, may be better suited for such projects.

At Machined In Wood, we offer a comprehensive range of services including design and consultation, CAD/CAM work, CNC machining (V carving, 3D carving, precision machined parts, profile cuts in sheet goods), small to medium run production manufacturing, engraving, and photo carving. We also provide traditional woodworking services (table saw, band saw, jointer, planer, drum sander, router, sanding), laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing for small runs and prototyping, painting and finishing, and modeling using photogrammetry and 3D modeling software. We can work with your existing CAD designs or digitize hand-drawn sketches to bring your ideas to life.