ZERO CNC experience

@BrianK
It sounds like we have common interests.

Did you see the Weekend Project #2 EDC Pocket Top Project?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BI057szhILA/?taken-by=apolloness

You will want to look at 2 sided machining using pins or the Flip Frame to register your parts, shown here:

I also recommend making yourself some work clamps to use with the threaded table:

Bamboo Work Clamps made with Carbide Create

-A