CNC With ZERO Experience – Makera Carvera Air Review for ABSOLUTE Beginners
Order the Makera Carvera Air here: https://geni.us/CarveraAir DISCOUNT CODE for $100 off - "fauxhammer100off" (Expires August 15th, 2025) (Order Before June 24th 2025 to get a FREE Laser Engraver) *Other Products in this video* Dealt Stealthsonic - https://geni.us/DeWaltStealthSonic Dremel 8260 - https://geni.us/Dremel8260BT Wood carving is over 11,000 years old — now I’m dragging it into the modern age to make miniatures with CNC tech. The Makera Carvera Air is a desktop CNC milling machine designed to bring real subtractive manufacturing to home users—but is it actually beginner-friendly, or just another intimidating tool for pros? In this hands-on review, I take you through the full beginner experience, from unboxing and setup to carving wood, metal, and even 4-axis 3D models. This isn't just a demo of the standard Makera sample projects. I went all-in with real files, real mistakes, and a hell of a learning curve. From carving Final Fantasy logos and Space Marine busts to figuring out the Makera CAM software and battling Wi-Fi gremlins—this is what it’s really like to use your first CNC. We cover: -Carvera Air vs Carvera: key differences and trade-offs -Work area, tool compatibility, and accessory modules -Makera’s CNC controller, CAM software & workflow -What 4th-axis carving actually looks like in wood -Tips for beginners moving from 3D printing to CNC