Shapeoko 2 Milling Machine Launches Today
Shapeoko promised a $300 desktop CNC mill, and the first version delivered. The Shapeoko 2 goes on pre-sale today.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
5 Fun Projects to 3D Print
Print figurines and toys, learn scanning and modeling tricks, and make an extruder from a diesel glow plug!
Ethan Schlussler’s Handsome Treehouse is Nearly Complete
Ethan Schlussler is making steady progress on his northern Idaho treehouse — you may recall the bicycle-powered treehouse elevator post I put up about a month ago. He sent me some photos of the build process. Did I mention he mills all his own lumber?
DiResta: Walnut Meeting Table
I do not often use Sketch Up, but in this instance it was convenient for me to show my client the scale of the table he wanted. I created the image and was able to show him several views of the table.
Drip-Well Loctite Dispenser
If you’re a frequent user of thread-locking fluid, the Drip-Well is for you.
Review: Heat Sink Soldering Tweezer
An affordable and useful addition to any electronics bench.
Bosch GCM12SD 12″ Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw
A high-end, well-made, and surprisingly quiet saw.