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Prusa 3D Printer i3 MK3S+ assembly Hand Tools

Digital Fabrication

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

Jan 6, 2021 Stuart 17 Comments

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

3d Printed Helping hands base

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. Read More

Prusa 3D Printer XYZ Frame Completed

Digital Fabrication

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

Jan 4, 2021 Stuart 26 Comments

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

Slim Milwaukee Packout Bit Bins

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. Read More

Bantam CNC Milling Machine

CNC Machines

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

Jul 30, 2020 Stuart 37 Comments

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

Bantam CNC Milling Machine

Digital Fabrication

New Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is Aimed at Prototypers

Jul 9, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

Bantam Tools has introduced a new desktop CNC milling machine. Read More

Flower 8 Lobe

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. Read More

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 3 XL CNC - Z Y X axis basics

CNC Machines

Benchtop CNC Router Basics

Jul 2, 2020 Ben V 14 Comments

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

Thundercats Logo CNC Router Project

CNC Machines

My First CNC Router Project with a Shapeoko 3

Jul 1, 2020 Stuart 31 Comments

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

Maker Faire NYC 2012 Shapeways 3D Printed Skull

Digital Fabrication

How to Get 3D Printed Parts Without Owning a Printer

Jan 22, 2019 Benjamen 16 Comments

Here are some options for getting 3D printed parts without having to buy and maintain a pricey printer. Read More

Festool and Shaper Woodworking Tools on a Workbench

Digital Fabrication

Festool Parent Acquires Shaper Tools and Their Handheld CNC Router Tech

Jan 9, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Festool’s parent has just acquired Shaper, maker of the Origin handheld CNC router. Read More

Dremel Digilab 3D Printer Tardis Print

Digital Fabrication

Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer Review

Jan 7, 2019 Benjamen 40 Comments

Ben reviews the Dremel 3D45 3D printer. Read More

3D printing tool lineup

Digital Fabrication

Extra Tools You’ll Need for 3D Printing

Dec 17, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

After you purchase a 3D printer, you’ll probably need a few extra tools – here are some recommendations. Read More

Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer at My Computer Desk

Digital Fabrication

First Impressions: Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer

Sep 13, 2018 Benjamen 13 Comments

Dremel loaned us a Digilab 3D45 “professional” 3D printer – here are my initial impressions. Read More

Customizeable Drawer Organizing Bins

Digital Fabrication

Free and Useful Things I Have 3D Printed

Aug 15, 2018 Benjamen 24 Comments

There are 1000’s of free things you can download and print on your 3D printer, here are some of Ben’s favorites. Read More

Stanley 3D Printer

Digital Fabrication

A Stanley Black & Decker 3D Printer?

Aug 2, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

Did you know that there’s a Stanley-branded 3D printer? Read More

Ultimaker 3 3D Printer

Digital Fabrication

Bosch Chooses Ultimaker 3D Printers for Internal Use

Feb 23, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

It looks like Bosch is buying some new Ultimaker 3D printers for their engineers. Read More

Dewalt Utility Knives

Digital Fabrication

Dewalt Premium Utility Knife Blade Change Issues and Resolution

Feb 12, 2018 Benjamen 30 Comments

The blade changing mechanism on my Dewalt Premium Retractable Utility Knife stopped working, so I took it apart to figure out why. Read More

Maker Faire NYC 2012 CNC Pen

CNC Machines

Should I Buy a CNC Router?

Feb 9, 2018 Stuart 66 Comments

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

Dremel Laser Cutter DigiLab

Digital Fabrication

New Dremel… Laser Cutter?

Oct 3, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

Dremel is coming out with a new laser cutter, and it won’t work with their handheld rotary tools. Read More

Dremel Idea Builder 2nd Generation 3D Printer

Digital Fabrication

New Dremel Idea Builder 2.0, 2nd Generation 3D Printer

Jun 28, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

Dremel has come out with a new 3D printer, the Idea Builder 2.0. Read More

CNC Machines

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. Read More

Awesome & Cool

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. Read More

3D Printed Adjustable Pliers

Awesome & Cool

3D Printed Adjustable Pliers

Apr 16, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

With new design files you can print tongue and groove adjustable pliers that really work! Read More

3D Printed Multi-Tool Bracelet Like the Leatherman Tread

Digital Fabrication

3D Printed Tool Bracelet Looks Like the Leatherman Tread

Apr 13, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

A maker has channelled the functionality of the upcoming Leatherman Tread multi-tool bracelet into a 3D-printed design. Read More

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