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Quick Look: Bob’s CNC Revolution Rotary Mill

Quick Look: Bob’s CNC Revolution Rotary Mill

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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If you’re into CNC, you’ve probably seen a 4th axis, or rotary axis on a machine before. This is usually an add-on to a machine, like an upgrade. Bob’s CNC has put out a desktop machine that cuts away everything else and just delivers on that rotary goodness with the Revolution. The concept of a […]

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Making a “Stammer” (Stamp Hammer) Out of a Cheap Rubber Mallet

Making a “Stammer” (Stamp Hammer) Out of a Cheap Rubber Mallet

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Hammer your brand home by turning a cheap shop mallet into a rubber stamper.

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What I Learned from Building a Giant CNC Router Kit

What I Learned from Building a Giant CNC Router Kit

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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Caleb Kraft built a 5’x10′ CNC router kit and learned a few things. He has some tips for those who wish to build their own kit.

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New X-Carve CNC Router Bulks Up for Advanced Usage

New X-Carve CNC Router Bulks Up for Advanced Usage

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is the Executive Editor of Make: magazine. He is also a TV host, starring in various engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, doing amateur woodworking, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza.

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Last May, we spotted what looked like an updated version of Inventable’s X-Carve. The company has now made it official.

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