Layout
CNC First Kit Layout
Hold-downs, bits, and dust essentials for a first router table without the scavenger hunt. CNC First Kit Layout covers exactly what fits, where, and why for the ByThis CNC First Kit.
Bench Footprint for the CNC First Kit
The CNC First Kit is planned for common South African hobby to mid-size CNC tables from 600 by 900 millimetres up to 1200 by 1200 millimetres. Everything sits within a single reach strip at the front left or right of your main working area. Your full kit, including hold-downs, bits, dust cuff, and screws, uses less than half a metre squared. No extra side board required. Make sure your CNC table has clear space for tool swaps and clamp movement on both sides.
Tray Map: Where Every Part Goes
We send each CNC First Kit with a labelled foam tray. Bits fit into matching sockets, you will never double up or lose a shank again. Hold-downs and screws sit in two shallow compartments at the centre front of the tray. The dust cuff, hose clamp, and spoilboard screw pack rest in the rear compartment, always easy to spot but out of your main swarf zone. The tray is sized so it slides under most machines when not in use, and it can also park on a small trolley if you prefer to keep your station flexible.
- Bits and foam: front left, clear labels for shank and cutter size.
- Hold-downs: middle, soft jaws up for quick grab.
- Dust cuff, hose clamp: rear, away from swarf.
- Screws: pocket in the centre, lid snaps shut.
Power Placement and Practical Routing
The CNC First Kit works best when your vacuum and CNC controller are both accessible without crossing your arms through the cutting envelope. Plan your cable runs so the shop vac plug and the CNC plug are reachable along the back channel of your bench. If you use extension leads, route them against the wall or under the table edge to avoid foot snags. Always check hearing protection is nearby. The bit box lives within arm’s reach after every session, so it’s quick to stow or swap during your work.
Training: Layout Tips for First-Years
Every CNC First Kit includes a layout card as a quick visual guide. First-year teams are shown how to reset the tray after each session and confirm all parts are returned before the machine is powered down. Your starter kit layout is about speed and safety, not just neatness. Give each operator a minute to walk through the bench check, they will spot a missing screw, or its matching clamp, before it slows your work.
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