# Wood

Once aluminium is mastered on a compact CNC, most common wood types feel easier to machine — the forces are lower and the machine has more margin. However, wood introduces its own challenges (grain direction, resin, moisture, and tear-out), so “easier” does not mean “effortless”.

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### Related Pages

Where to buy / sourcing --> [Sourcing Tools & Materials](/miwicnc/sourcing-tools-and-materials.md)


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