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 == Preparing the Cut ==
 === Pre-Check ===
+[[File:Air Compressor Switch.jpg|thumb|alt=Air compressor toggle switch|Air compressor toggle switch]]
-Air Compressor stuff
+Turn on the air compressor (push red toggle switch backward).
 ===  Warm Up Procedure ===
+[[File:Stinger I - Spindle Speed Control.jpg|thumb|alt=Spindle speed control (on front right)|Spindle speed control (on front right)]]
 Note: Spindle RPM DRO in thousands of RPM
+. Remove collet from spindle and set aside.
-Turn on the air compressor (push red toggle switch backward).
+. Warm up spindle bearing using the speed control dial on front right of CNC router. This is required for the longevity of the spindle bearings.
-Remove collet from spindle and set aside.
+* Step 1: 5k RPM for 5 mins
+* Step 2: 10k RPM for 5 mins
-Warm up spindle bearing using the speed control dial on front right of CNC router.
-* 5 min at 5k RPM
+* Step 3: 18k RPM for 5 mins
-* 5 min at 10k RPM
-* 5 min at 18k RPM
 === Calibration ===
 In CAMaster:
 === Securing the Piece ===
-Spoilboard has 1/4”-20 threaded sockets for clamping and otherwise securing your piece
+Spoilboard has 1/4”-20 threaded sockets for clamping and otherwise securing your piece.
 == The Cut ==