Next Wave CNC

10/16/2026

✨ Bring on the doubts…

She’ll keep bringing the WOWS 😳

We love seeing women like Nikki Lynch breaking the (wood) ceilings in a predominantly male industry.

Seeing women using their SHARKs to create custom pieces while showing the process behind it really gets us excited to see the final product!

That moment when something goes from “I have this idea…” to “I actually made it…” AND IM A WOODWORKING, HARD WORKING WOMAN never gets old. 🙌

If you know of any female woodworkers who deserve the spotlight as well, TAG THEM BELOW.

Who knows? We might be able to send yourself and them a little thank you gift for bringing more females into the CNC space 😉

Tag Next Wave CNC in your projects for a chance to be featured next!

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

We’re constantly blown away by what this maker community creates. 🦈❤️

From first projects to full-blown businesses, custom gifts, furniture, signs, and everything in between, seeing what you make with your SHARK is one of our favorite parts of what we do.

Thank you for continuing to share your work with us and letting us be a small part of the process.

Want a chance to be featured next? 👀

Tag Next Wave CNC in your projects so we can see what you’ve been making.

Keep creating. We’re always watching for the next one to spotlight. 🙌

10/13/2026

Halloween and fall projects are officially in season. 🎃🍂

If you’ve got a CNC in the shop, now’s the perfect time to make something festive before the season flies by.

Think porch signs, spooky wall decor, pumpkin-themed pieces, serving boards, or personalized fall designs you can bring out year after year.

A little seasonal project is also a great excuse to try something new with your SHARK. 👀

Swipe through for a few Halloween + fall woodworking ideas, then get that SHARK running. 🦈🎃

10/12/2026

🎄 WOODWORKERS — WHEN DOES YOUR CHRISTMAS RUSH REALLY HIT?

We love seeing woodworking businesses like Stetson Mumma already getting into holiday mode with personalized pieces that make incredible gifts.

Custom work like this is exactly the kind of thing shoppers start looking for as Christmas gets closer, especially when they want something that feels a little more personal than a last-minute store-bought gift.

So we want to know:

Do you usually see more holiday sales in October, November or December? 👀

Drop your answer below, we’re curious when the busiest part of the season hits for our makers.

10/08/2026

🛠️ Built with the Shark HD520

This personalized bench is such a great example of what happens when CNC craftsmanship meets a meaningful idea.

From the family names to the clean engraved details, this is the kind of project that turns a simple piece of furniture into something people keep for years.



📸 - Dave Walker

10/06/2026

🛠️ 5 SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CNC RUNNING SMOOTH

Your CNC works hard, a little routine maintenance can go a long way toward keeping it accurate, reliable, and ready for the next project.

Our top 5 reminders:

1. Clean off dust + debris regularly
2. Check your rails, bearings + moving parts
3. Inspect bits and replace dull or damaged ones
4. Check belts, fasteners + connections
5. Don’t ignore routine lubrication and maintenance schedules

A few minutes of upkeep now can save you a much bigger headache later. 👏

What’s one CNC maintenance task you’re guilty of putting off? 👀

🎥 - Gilliam Design Woodworking

10/05/2026

✨ MAKER SPOTLIGHT: Whitewater Wood Co.

There’s something special about a piece that feels like it was made for one person and no one else.

This custom cribbage board by Stetson Mumma is such a great example of how CNC makers can take a meaningful idea and turn it into something completely unique.

From the wood selection to the resin inlay and personalized details, every part of this piece feels intentional. 🙌

👏 Amazing work, Stetson Mumma !

CustomWoodworking

10/02/2026

Therapy is great. But have you tried buying a CNC? 😏



🎥 - Stetson Mumma