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John Baichtal

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January 31st, 2013October 24th, 2016 8

Last year I posted this super cool wire-bending CNC.

D.I.Wire Bender is a rapid prototype machine that bends metal wire to produce 2D and 3D shapes, pushing the limits of what can be produced in different materials, forms, and methods, anywhere from a model shop to your home.

The creators have published an Instructable showing how to build your own. It’s open source! More resources can be found on Google Code. [via EMSL]

John Baichtal

My interests include writing, electronics, RPGs, scifi, hackers & hackerspaces, 3D printing, building sets & toys. @johnbaichtal nerdage.net

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