Garage Fab HQ resources

Resources

Free tools and guides for planning your shop, learning CNC and getting your machine running. We provide tools and guidance; how you use them is up to you. Can't find what you need? Ask us.

Dream Shop Plan Dream ShopLay out your space, power and workflow, and see where each machine fits.Plan your shop →Design Lab Design Design LabCut files and design tools so you have projects ready on day one.Browse cut files →Shop Talk Ask Shop TalkQuestions about setup, power or cutting? Ask our team and other owners.Join Shop Talk →Garage Fab Builds Watch Garage Fab BuildsReal projects built on GFHQ machines, from first cut to finished part.See the builds →Social Follow SocialBuild videos, tips and behind the scenes from both HQs.Follow GFHQ →Shop Launch Prepare Shop LaunchChecklists and guidance for setting up your shop space, power and workflow.Open the checklists →

Guides and help

Learn, set up and get support

New guides are added as each machine launches.

Start hereComing soon Getting started with CNCWhat to know before your first machine: space, power, air and safety.
Choose Buying guideHow to pick between plasma, router and fiber laser, and START, CORE or PRO.Compare the lines → Compare START vs CORE vs PROSpecs, sizes and prices side by side.Compare now →
Set upComing soon Setup guidesAssembly, wiring, leveling and first cuts, step by step.
SoftwareComing soon Software guidesMyPlasm, QCAD, Inkscape and VCarve Pro: getting from drawing to cut.
DownloadComing soon Manuals and downloadsAssembly manuals, wiring diagrams and spec sheets for every machine.
Ship Shipping and pickupHow freight, crating, terminal pickup and free HQ pickup work.Shipping details → Help FAQAnswers to the questions we get most.Read the FAQ → Support Tech supportGet help from our team with setup, software and cutting.Get support →