Accounting For Kerf: How Much Material Is Really Removed By Your Cutter?
“How did I screw up measuring everything by a quarter-inch? I must not be good at this!” Nope, you just didn’t account for kerf.
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
Can You 3D Print a DC Motor?
The answer to this question? Kinda. It definitely shows real promise, even for the home 3D printer.
Holiday 3D-Printables on Thingiverse
3D Print these and many other Christmas ornaments and other decorations from Thingiverse.
3D Printing Lenses And Other Transparent Objects With Your Filament Based Printer
a standard filament based printer actually can produce lenses and other fully transparent prints
MakerBot Launches New Printer To Bridge The Gap Between Desktop and Industrial
MakerBot targets new segment with Method Printer
The Yeti Smart Bench Is a Full-Sheet CNC Router That Assembles in 5 Minutes
While at Maker Faire Paris, I bumped into YETI tools. They have an interesting bit of digital fabrication equipment that I think many of our readers will have an interest in. They’re producing a CNC router capable of using a full sheet (4’x8′), yet is super light weight and portable. They’re marketing it at under […]
Designing And Building An 8 Foot Long River of Light
I’ve disliked the under-cabinet light in my kitchen since I moved in years ago. Unfortunately, replacing it has just been one of those tasks I’ve kept putting off over and over. I finally came up with a concept that I thought would be a good replacement, and took the dive to get it done. I […]