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My CNC Mill Conversion – Motor Selection

Jun 1, 2023 Stuart 32 Comments

I’ve been trying to size motors for my CNC mill conversion project.

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Next Wave Made a CNC Router Table

May 15, 2023 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a different kind of CNC router.

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New Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router Promises Upgraded Performance

Oct 31, 2022 Stuart 24 Comments

Carbide 3D announced a new next-gen 5-series Pro CNC router.

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Bantam Desktop CNC Mill – Fresh Thoughts (Hands-Off)

Jul 30, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

Here are some more (hands-off) thoughts about the new Bantam Tools desktop CNC milling machine.

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Benchtop CNC Router Basics

Jul 2, 2020 Ben V 14 Comments

Here’s a primer on CNC router basics.

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My First CNC Router Project with a Shapeoko 3

Jul 1, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

After a few snags and much delay (on my part), here’s the first part I cut out with my CNC router.

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Carbide 3D CNC Benchtop Routers Black Friday 2019 Deals

Nov 26, 2019 Ben V 9 Comments

Here’s a look at Carbide 3D’s Black Friday 2019 benchtop CNC machine deals.

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Should I Buy a CNC Router?

Feb 9, 2018 Stuart 66 Comments

I am once again thinking about buying a small benchtop CNC machine.

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This Diamond-Tipped Bit Allows You Engrave Steel, Metal, Glass, and More with Your CNC Router or Mill

Oct 20, 2016 Benjamen 7 Comments

This special engraving bit can be used to engrave stone, metal, plastic, and glass.

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The Shaper Origin — a New Kind of Handheld CNC

Sep 6, 2016 Benjamen 20 Comments

The Shaper Origin is a new kind of handheld CNC router.

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Micro-Mark LaserKnife, a Less Expensive Laser Cutter

Aug 28, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

Micro-Mark has come out with a smaller laser cutter for hobbyists, at the $2K price point.

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Cool Finds at the 2015 Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire

Jun 4, 2015 Benjamen 7 Comments

Here are some of the coolest things you would have seen at the MSP mini Maker Faire this weekend.

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Hyrel 3D Printer Soft Materials Extruder Works with Sugru, Clay, Silicone

Jul 1, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Hyrel 3D’s new 3D printer extruder head is capable of printing objects with clay, silicone RTV, Sugru, and other soft materials.

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Kickstarter: ShopBot’s New Handibot Portable CNC Machine

Jun 27, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

Shopbot’s new portable CNC machine, the Handibot, is designed to be brought to the work.

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