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Getting the most from your time at the factory

Machine time is booked by the hour or the day. A little preparation means more of it goes into the work.

MANDE Team, MANDEOct 12th, 2026 · 1 min read
Four furniture makers gathered round a CNC router in a factory as an experienced maker shows a technique

Time on a top furniture machine is valuable. The makers who get the most from it do most of their thinking before they arrive.

Before you book

  • Finish your drawings, with every measurement on them.
  • Make a cutting list, so you know exactly which parts each machine is for.
  • Book only the machines you need (up to 3 in one booking), for as long as you need them.
  • Tell us clearly what you're making on the form, so our factory team can prepare.

Before you arrive

  • Buy and check your materials. A warped board wastes machine time.
  • Label your parts so you can pick up where you left off.
  • Have your booking code ready, and bring the ID you booked with.

On the day

  • Arrive a little early to settle in. Your session ends at its booked time.
  • Do your measuring and marking before your slot starts.
  • Wear the protective equipment our team asks for, and ask them if you're unsure about a machine. That's what they're there for.

On a plan with a machine discount? Log in before you book so it comes off automatically. Book your time here.

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