WEBINARS & TRAINING

WEBINARS & TRAINING

Randy Johnson Presents

Getting Started with Your SHARK CNC

Upcoming "LIVE" Webinars

Tuesday, Sept 9th, 2025
8:00 PM EST

This one-hour webinar cover the essentials of getting started with your SHARK CNC.

Topics Include:

  • Machine setup.
  • VCarve basic design workflow
  • The basics of using the SHARK LCD Control Pendant
  • The basics of using Ready To Control software
  • Bits and materials
  • An open Q&A time will follow the webinar

Tuesday, Sept 30th, 2025 8:00 PM EST

This one-hour webinar cover the essentials of getting started with your SHARK CNC.

Topics Include:

  • Machine setup.
  • VCarve basic design workflow
  • The basics of using the SHARK LCD Control Pendant
  • The basics of using Ready To Control software
  • Bits and materials
  • An open Q&A time will follow the webinar

Tuesday, Octoer 9th, 2025 8:00 PM EST

Unlock the potential of your CNC router with this live webinar, CNC Tips and Techniques with Randy Johnson. Whether you’re a hobbyist or aspiring professional, this webinar series will help you improve the accuracy, efficiency, and creativity of your projects. Randy will share practical strategies for project design, toolpath setup, bit selection, machine operation, and workflow organization. With years of CNC experience, he’ll show you how to avoid common mistakes and streamline your process from design to finished part. Bring your questions, and walk away with valuable tips you can apply immediately to your CNC projects.

Key Takeaways

  • Project Tips and Tricks
  • Choosing the right bits for different materials and cuts
  • Setting feeds, speeds, and chip loads for efficiency and quality
  • Using hold-down methods for safe, precise machining
  • Organizing toolpaths for smoother workflow and faster production
  • Troubleshooting common CNC issues before they cause problems
  • Applying advanced features in Vectric VCarve software
  • Maximizing your CNC’s potential for custom woodworking projects
  • Open Q&A

Previous Webinar Videos

Featuring Randy Johnson

Author, CNC Trainer, and Master Woodworker. 
Getting Started with your Shark CNC

This one-hour webinar will show you how to get started with your SHARK CNC. Topics will include:

LCD Color Touch Screen Pendant Setup

This one-hour webinar will show you how to use the basic and advanced features on your LCD Touchscreen Pendant.

Ready2Control Setup and Operation

This one-hour webinar will show you how to use the basic and advanced features in Ready2Control.

 

In this series of 90-minute classes, you will learn about the essential drawing and design tools in VCarve and how to set up toolpaths for your router bits. Whether you’re new to VCarve or need a refresher, this class provides a solid introduction to VCarve Desktop or VCarve Pro.

This class covers the following :

  • Creating and editing basic projects
  • Creating and editing text
  • Selecting the right router bit
  • Creating toolpaths
  • Determining the best feeds and speeds for your machine
  • Working with 3D models in VCarve
  • Creating 3D toolpaths for carving 3D modeling in VCarve
  • Open Questions and Answer times