CAD

The world of CAD design can be an intimidating one, but it’s also a gateway to so many incredible possibilities! Whether you’re a beginner just getting into the world of 3D design or an experienced maker looking for helpful tutorials and inspiration to take your creations to the next level – these blog posts are here to give you all the essential tools and knowledge that you need. In these blog posts you’ll find everything from basic CAD design techniques to advanced tips for creating complex projects with ease – no matter what skill level you’re currently at. So if you’re ready start your journey into 3D designing excellence– let’s dive in!

3D Printing a Repair Gear for a Salad Spinner

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Experimenting with designing and printing repair parts using a 3D printer.

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The Forest Awakens with These Animal Stormtrooper Helmets

The Forest Awakens with These Animal Stormtrooper Helmets

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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William Kang designed his own unique way of celebrating the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

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Easel Pro Launches for Fast, Easy, Commercial CNC Project Making

Easel Pro Launches for Fast, Easy, Commercial CNC Project Making

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is the Executive Editor of Make: magazine. He is also a TV host, starring in various engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, doing amateur woodworking, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza.

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Inventables is launching Easel Pro, an expanded paid service that adds new features to add speed and flexibility to professional projects.

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This Submarine Crib Looks Like it Could be Out of a Movie Set

This Submarine Crib Looks Like it Could be Out of a Movie Set

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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Rob Adams, World Art Lead for the Destiny video games, built this submarine themed baby crib out of fiberglass.

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See How This Intricate, 3D Printed Mechanical Calculator Works

See How This Intricate, 3D Printed Mechanical Calculator Works

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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The Curta mechanical calculator is an incredible feat of mechanical engineering. Marcus Wu decided to make a 3:1 scale version.

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