CNC Machines

Benchtop CNC Router Basics

Here’s a primer on CNC router basics. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Toolfreak on You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ CNC Machine: “The stuff before CNC and machines in general was made by hand. The art, architecture and myriad of objects made…”
Toolfreak on New Milwaukee USA-Made Magnetic I-Beam Levels: “Doing things differently and better is good, to a point. You don’t have to constantly reinvent the wheel when a…”
Stuart on You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ CNC Machine: “Sorry, I meant pocket cuts instead of through-cuts for the inner petals, which greatly increases the complexity. The pockets could…”
fred on You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ CNC Machine: “When “gingerbread” decorative woodwork was all the rage – foot powered scroll saws were popular. Using a scroll saw might…”