When using a certain program or software for the first time, then it would be better to have a dry-run first. During the dry-run, observe the movement of the head which is still part of the safety precaution you need to take. Before, it is important to be completely skilled before you could successfully use a wood lathe. The umbrella group of woodworking recognize the fact that with CNC, they are branching into other materials soft metals and plastic as of now. With new CNC machines coming into the picture, the output from these machines run the range of very simple to the very complex. They can create sophisticated shapes as dictated by the program. Although there are major advantages of using CNC machines, it is not that perfect. They also have limitations. Major limitation would be the cost. Woodworkers, whether they are hobbyists or professionals, would cost a major factor in updating their manufacturing systems. Repair could also be expensive. It is mostly used by industries and different woodwork companies like furniture manufacturers. They are considered the most expensive of CNC routers and also the largest. Their common features would include fast cutting, automatic tool changers, vacuum table with T-slot bedding, dust collector systems, spindles and user interface. Developments in CNC Woodworking Machines Computer-Numerical Controlled (CNC) woodworking machines have been a major development in the field of manufacturing. These machines are controlled and operated by a computer and a software. There are different kinds of CNC woodworking machinery based on the scope of the manufacturing process it could cover, its size and its function. CNC Woodworking And The Modern CNC Lathe When computer technology took the lead in everything in modern life at the last quarter of the 20th century, CNC woodworking was one of the industries that were revolutionized as well as the others. Woodworking is now prefixed by its descriptive initials CNC which simply means computer numerical control.