Here are some more (hands-off) thoughts about the new Bantam Tools desktop CNC milling machine. Read More
Benchtop CNC Router Basics
Here’s a primer on CNC router basics. Read More
My First CNC Router Project with a Shapeoko 3
After a few snags and much delay (on my part), here’s the first part I cut out with my CNC router. Read More
Carbide 3D CNC Benchtop Routers Black Friday 2019 Deals
Here’s a look at Carbide 3D’s Black Friday 2019 benchtop CNC machine deals. Read More
Should I Buy a CNC Router?
I am once again thinking about buying a small benchtop CNC machine. Read More
This Diamond-Tipped Bit Allows You Engrave Steel, Metal, Glass, and More with Your CNC Router or Mill
This special engraving bit can be used to engrave stone, metal, plastic, and glass. Read More
The Shaper Origin — a New Kind of Handheld CNC
The Shaper Origin is a new kind of handheld CNC router. Read More
Micro-Mark LaserKnife, a Less Expensive Laser Cutter
Micro-Mark has come out with a smaller laser cutter for hobbyists, at the $2K price point. Read More
Cool Finds at the 2015 Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire
Here are some of the coolest things you would have seen at the MSP mini Maker Faire this weekend. Read More
Hyrel 3D Printer Soft Materials Extruder Works with Sugru, Clay, Silicone
Hyrel 3D’s new 3D printer extruder head is capable of printing objects with clay, silicone RTV, Sugru, and other soft materials. Read More
Kickstarter: ShopBot’s New Handibot Portable CNC Machine
Shopbot’s new portable CNC machine, the Handibot, is designed to be brought to the work. Read More