Review: xTool MetalFab Laser Welder/CNC Cutter
xTool’s MetalFab cleans rust, welds dissimilar metals, and cuts through 1mm of anything. Our review also found it surprisingly easy to use.
Metalworking
Whether you are creating intricate jewelry or repairs on large machinery and vehicles, metalworking can help make your projects come to life. But it’s not enough to just have the right equipment; knowing a few tips and tricks of the trade will take your creations to the next level! In this blog post, we’ll be discussing some essential metalworking tips that all makers should know in order to perfect their craft.
Review: Work IQ Vise
The medium-duty Work IQ Vise is for someone who wants ball joints on all the things.
xTool Wants To Make Metal Accessible With MetalFab
xTool’s MetalFab system aims to make metal as accessible as woodworking. All signs point to an exciting new machine.
Modernizing The Craft Of Hand Engraving
upgrade your hand engraver with a solenoid system for a modern take on a classic craft
Book Review: The Machinist Sculptor by Chris Bathgate
Chris Bathgates book on industrial art is a triumph of beautiful sculpture and elegant writing
Hand Engraving With Clickspring
I personally find videos of precise hand skills to be mesmerizing. I find myself lost in the process as tiny details emerge and I can only imagine the skill it takes to get to the final product. Clickspring’s videos fill that craving of mine very consistently (his soothing narration doesn’t hurt either). This video, I […]
Watch A Hobby CNC Guru Play With A $100,000 Machine
Winston Moy may not be your average hobby cnc user. His methodical and scientific approach are thorough and intelligent. He really pushes the hobby CNC machines he has access to, to their limits for finish and clean cuts – unlike me, who just smashes stuff out no matter how ugly because math is tedious. Winston […]