Routing a Four Foot Tall Tiki Sculpture
Estimating the incorrect max depth of cut on a 3D machining job will get you into trouble. Greg Flanagan walks you through his Tiki sculpture build and gives tips on how to avoid this rookie mistake.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
CNC At Home: Machining Aluminum with a Tormach PCNC 1100
This “day in the life” tutorial video explores machining an aluminum plate from start to finish!
Advanced PCB Making for the People
Seattle retail makerspace Metrix is pushing the envelope of tool access with their Advanced Circuits Lab. Their LPKF Protolaser S is the only such machine available to the general public in the world.
How-To: DIY Hanging Garden
This weekend, get a jump on your springtime gardening with this DIY hanging garden tutorial from HomeMade Modern!
CNC Routing Basics: Toolpaths and Feeds ‘n Speeds
Getting started with CNC routing can be a little difficult and the variety of parameters and steps can be overwhelming. Here’s an overview to get you started.
Eat Your 3D Prints
They’re almost too pretty to put in your mouth.
Where Are They Now? CNC Mill Edition
The landscape among new desktop CNC mills is vibrant and the tools are continually improving. Here are five of the most popular, with details on how they have updated their hardware, software, business plans, or personnel.