Eat Your 3D Prints
They’re almost too pretty to put in your mouth.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
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.
Wooden Boombox Sculpture
Artist Maxwell McMaster shared this exceptional Wooden Boombox Sculpture that he made as a commission back in 2012.
Driving Big Stepper Motors with Arduino
John Saunders of NYC CNC gives two video tutorials on controlling large stepper motors with an Arduino, a 24V power supply, and an ST-M5045 microstepping driver.
Open CNC Furniture
A fabrication movement where designs are shared globally but fabricated locally and parametric design enables infinite configuration for personal fabrication.
Anatomy of a CNC Mill
Chris from Rocket Brand Studios takes you on a video tour of his industrial strength CNC mill, explaining the basic components and dispensing advice on building your own. Watch the video to learn more about linear bearings, ball screws, stepper motors, controllers, cutter heads and spindles, cooling and dust removal, and even shopping tips.
How-To: Pipe Frame Coffee Table
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a huge fan of industrial elements in home decor, and I love that current design trends are so in line with my own aesthetic tastes. A perfect example: this simple, modern pipe frame coffee table project!