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Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
How Instant Quoting Works: Parts, Quote, and Order
Upload, confirm parts, review pricing, and approve a proof — a guide to the Parts, Quote, and Order workflow at The Job Shop.
Jul 1, 2026 · 7 min read
CNC Routing Tolerances: What to Expect and How to Design for Them
What tolerances CNC routing really holds in plywood, MDF, plastics, and ACM — and how to design joints, fits, and assemblies that go together every time.
Jun 17, 2026 · 8 min read
Choosing Sheet Materials for Exhibits and Scenic Work: A Practical Guide
Baltic birch, MDF, ACX, HDPE, acrylic, or ACM? A practical guide to picking CNC-routed sheet materials for exhibits, scenic, and event builds.
Jun 3, 2026 · 6 min read
The DXF Layer-Naming Convention: Tag Cuts, Pockets, and Holes Automatically
Name your DXF layers THRU, POCKET-0.375, DADO-0.75-0.25, or DRILL-0.25-THRU and The Job Shop auto-tags every feature — no clicking required.
May 21, 2026 · 7 min read
CAD File Prep for CNC Routing: STEP vs. DXF, and the Mistakes That Slow Your Quote Down
How to prep CAD files for CNC routing — why STEP beats DXF, what our importer auto-fixes, and the common file mistakes that stall quotes.