Digital Fabrication

A Reader Asked About My Adventures in 3D Printing

Nov 11, 2025 Stuart 23 Comments

The answer is complicated.

Digital Fabrication

Snapmaker U1 Multi-Color 3D Printer is Available for Preorder

Nov 11, 2025 Stuart 41 Comments

I’m excited about this new 3D printer.

Digital Fabrication

Bantam Tools no Longer Sells CNC Milling or PCB Machines

Nov 11, 2025 Stuart 3 Comments

The company has pivoted to a new focus.

Digital Fabrication

Creality 3D Printer Black Friday Sale has Started

Nov 10, 2025 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s another sale on 3D printers and related tech.

Digital Fabrication

Bambu 3D Printer Deals – Black Friday 2025

Oct 30, 2025 Stuart 22 Comments

Bambu’s 3D printer sale is live.

Digital Fabrication

I’m Relearning 3D Modeling and it’s Been Painful

Aug 22, 2025 Stuart 71 Comments

I gave in and started learning how to 3D model again.

CNC Machines

Bambu H2D – a New Personal Manufacturing Machine

Mar 25, 2025 Stuart 40 Comments

Bambu announced a new next-gen multi-functional fabrication machine.

CNC Machines

Compass Router is a Hand-Guided CNC Machine

Feb 5, 2025 Stuart 20 Comments

This looks like an interesting project.

CNC Machines

My CNC Mill Conversion – Motor Selection

Jun 1, 2023 Stuart 35 Comments

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

CNC Machines

Next Wave Made a CNC Router Table

May 15, 2023 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a different kind of CNC router.

CNC Machines

New Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router Promises Upgraded Performance

Oct 31, 2022 Stuart 25 Comments

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

Digital Fabrication

Dremel has Left the 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, & Digital Fabrication Business

Feb 9, 2022 Stuart 8 Comments

Bosch and Dremel have licensed their DigiLab brand to a new company.

Digital Fabrication

These are the Hand Tools I’m Using to Assemble a Prusa 3D Printer

Jan 6, 2021 Stuart 19 Comments

Some of the tools used on this build are also among my favorite hand tools.

Digital Fabrication

What Can You Make With a 3D Printer?

Jan 5, 2021 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s an index of ToolGuyd posts that showcase what you can do with a 3D printer.

Digital Fabrication

I Started Building My First Prusa 3D Printer (i3 MK3S+ Kit)

Jan 4, 2021 Stuart 27 Comments

I ordered a Prusa 3D printer over the holiday season and started building it today.

Digital Fabrication

3D Printed Tool Storage and Organizer Accessories

Dec 17, 2020 Benjamen 38 Comments

Here are some 3D-printed accessories to improve your tool and parts storage and organization.

CNC Machines

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

Jul 30, 2020 Stuart 40 Comments

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

Digital Fabrication

New Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is Aimed at Prototypers

Jul 9, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Bantam Tools has introduced a new desktop CNC milling machine.

Digital Fabrication

You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ CNC Machine

Jul 7, 2020 Stuart 43 Comments

I have an idea for a new project-based tool review and intro series.

CNC Machines

Benchtop CNC Router Basics

Jul 2, 2020 Ben V 16 Comments

Here’s a primer on CNC router basics.

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