A Shapeoko for Every State
Inventables’ Zach Kaplan is on hand at MakerCon to announce a program to bring their Shapeoko CNC mill to maker communities in all 50 states in the US.
CNC & Machining
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the manufacture of metal, wood, plastic, ceramic and composites. We talk about machining, using a lathe to machine metals like steel, brass, and aluminium. We make chips fly!
Another Path to 3D: ShopBot Tools Expands its Handibot CNC Unit
A year ago, ShopBot introduced a Handibot, a portable CNC tool. They also adopted an open philosophy that invited users to help push the new tool in new directions. This year, the ShopBot team brought the Handibot to MakerCon with two new accessories: a rotary tool and a five-access tool. Both tools push the CNC […]
Printrbot Reveals CNC Router
In a session at MakerCon, Printrbot’s Brook Drumm demoed a new CNC router the company expects to release in the fall.
Remaking a Contemporary Classic: The Mold-a-Rama Machine
A Disney imagineer’s take on the legendary injection-molding vending machine.
The MAKE Interns Build a Pedal Car, Part I
Make intern Paloma Fautley builds a pedal powered vehicle for Maker Faire Bay Area. Follow along with this series of posts to see how the project evolves, hopefully culminating in an impressive piece at Maker Faire.
Cow-Sized Plywood Spider Walker Shrieks Like Swarming Demon Horde
CNC cut gear driven walker mechanism based on Klann linkage.
Q&A: Maker Faire Design Challenge Presented by SketchUp
You have until 11:59pm PT on Monday, April 14th to participate in the Maker Faire Design Challenge. One maker or team of makers will win a travel expenses-paid trip to the Bay Area next month. Apply now!