I have an idea for a new project-based tool review and intro series. 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
How to Get 3D Printed Parts Without Owning a Printer
Here are some options for getting 3D printed parts without having to buy and maintain a pricey printer. Read More
Festool Parent Acquires Shaper Tools and Their Handheld CNC Router Tech
Festool’s parent has just acquired Shaper, maker of the Origin handheld CNC router. Read More
Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer Review
Ben reviews the Dremel 3D45 3D printer. Read More
Extra Tools You’ll Need for 3D Printing
After you purchase a 3D printer, you’ll probably need a few extra tools – here are some recommendations. Read More
First Impressions: Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer
Dremel loaned us a Digilab 3D45 “professional” 3D printer – here are my initial impressions. Read More
Free and Useful Things I Have 3D Printed
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
A Stanley Black & Decker 3D Printer?
Did you know that there’s a Stanley-branded 3D printer? Read More
Bosch Chooses Ultimaker 3D Printers for Internal Use
It looks like Bosch is buying some new Ultimaker 3D printers for their engineers. Read More
Dewalt Premium Utility Knife Blade Change Issues and Resolution
The blade changing mechanism on my Dewalt Premium Retractable Utility Knife stopped working, so I took it apart to figure out why. Read More
Should I Buy a CNC Router?
I am once again thinking about buying a small benchtop CNC machine. Read More
New Dremel… Laser Cutter?
Dremel is coming out with a new laser cutter, and it won’t work with their handheld rotary tools. Read More
New Dremel Idea Builder 2.0, 2nd Generation 3D Printer
Dremel has come out with a new 3D printer, the Idea Builder 2.0. 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
3D Printed Adjustable Pliers
With new design files you can print tongue and groove adjustable pliers that really work! Read More
3D Printed Tool Bracelet Looks Like the Leatherman Tread
A maker has channelled the functionality of the upcoming Leatherman Tread multi-tool bracelet into a 3D-printed design. Read More
Southeast Tool Router Bit Set for Cutting Plastic
This 10-piece router bit set includes the most popular bits for cutting plastic sheet materials. Read More