Craft
CNC routing
CNC makers on Hire a Maker use computer-controlled routers to cut, carve and engrave wood, plywood, MDF, acrylic and foam to a digital design. That suits carved signs and lettering, personalised wooden gifts, flat-pack parts and anything that needs accurate, repeatable shapes.
Include measurements, the material or finish you have in mind and a sketch or file if you have one. Larger sheet jobs may suit a local maker, so you can collect.
23 UK businesses offer cnc routing on Hire a Maker. Many post UK-wide, so you don't need one on your doorstep.
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CNC routing businesses
These businesses haven’t joined Hire a Maker yet, so contact them through their own websites.
What people get made
- Carved house signs and personalised wooden gifts
- CNC-cut plywood and MDF parts, panels and templates
- Flat-pack furniture parts and shelving cut to size
- Wooden toys, games and display stands
- Acrylic and foam shapes, props and signage
Questions people ask
What is CNC routing?
A CNC router is a computer-controlled cutting machine that carves and cuts wood, plywood and some plastics to a digital design. It is ideal for accurate, repeatable shapes and lettering.
Do I need a design file?
A vector file such as DXF or SVG drawn to size is ideal. If you only have a sketch and measurements, many makers can draw it up for you.
How much does CNC routing cost?
Makers set their own prices, so post your job with as much detail as you can and compare the replies. Size, materials, quantity and how much design work is needed make the biggest difference. Price, payment and delivery are agreed directly between you and the maker, and Hire a Maker takes no commission.
CNC routing guides
- How to Hire a CNC Maker for Signs, Gifts and Custom PartsA step-by-step UK guide to hiring a CNC maker for carved signs, wooden gifts and cut parts, from files and materials to briefing and comparing quotes.
- How Much Does a Custom Wooden Sign Cost in the UK? Price GuideSee how much a custom wooden sign costs in the UK, from house signs to carved business signs and CNC cutting, plus what drives the final price.
- Personalised Christmas Gifts Made to Order by UK MakersIdeas for personalised Christmas gifts from independent UK makers, sorted by craft, plus when to order, how to brief a maker and what to send them.
- How to Brief a Maker and Get Better Quotes for Custom WorkLearn how to commission a maker with a clear brief, from sizes and colours to deadlines and budget, with example requests and tips for comparing replies.
- Personalised Wedding Signs, Types, Materials and Lead TimesPlanning personalised wedding signs? See the main sign types, materials, sizes, proofing tips, lead times and rough UK prices before you commission a maker.