CNC Mill

We apologize but the CNC Mill will not be available until the end of summer.

Cutting Edge Creativity

The Library's CNC Milling machine will take your creativity to the cutting edge. Check out Inventables Projects, opens a new window for inspiration, or develop your own unique design using the free cloud based Easel, opens a new window. Save your project in Easel, opens a new window, reserve the machine bring your blank material to the Library, and watch your creativity take shape!

Details

Carvey CNC Mill: 12in (width), 8in (depth), 1in (height)
Approved Materials: wood, acrylic, machinable wax, expanded PVC, HDPE, and plastic

Rules

The CNC Mill may only be used for lawful purposes.
The CNC Mill has a three-hour reservation limit per day.
Objects must be appropriate for a public library environment.
Objects must not infringe upon any third party's intellectual property rights.
Objects must not be illegal nor can they be construed as having the intent to harm.
The Library reserves the right to refuse access at the discretion of library staff.
Staff will not modify, create, or correct designs.
Limit: One (1) reservation up to three (3) hours per day and only one (1) machine at a time.
Library card account must be in good standing to use equipment.

Get Started

A Frisco Library card is required to use our CNC Mill.

Create your design using Easel, opens a new window. It is free and easy to use.
Select your milling bit in Easel (here is a milling bit guide, opens a new window).
Use these instructions, opens a new window to adjust your cut settings in Easel for the Carvey machine.
Reserve the Carvey CNC Mill, opens a new window. Reservations are required and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Check in at the library for your reservation on the 2nd level with your photo ID.