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How I Built a Giant Mechanical Iris Skylight with a CNC Router

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 and on youtube

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@calebkraft

May 2nd, 2017May 5th, 2023

When you have a CNC router, making a giant mechanical iris isn’t that difficult!

34 Cool Things You Can Do with Your New Vinyl Cutter

By Matt Griffin

Matt Griffin

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December 15th, 2015August 1st, 2017 4

Don’t write off vinyl cutters just yet. You can accomplish a lot more with a cutting plotter than the projects often highlighted in advertising.

Why You Need a Vinyl Cutter

By Matt Griffin

Matt Griffin

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December 14th, 2015December 11th, 2015

Vinyl Cutters are for more than just paper crafts. Chances are you could use one in your makerspace.

Review: Silhouette Cameo Is a Desktop Vinyl Cutter That’s Not Just for Craft

By Matt Griffin

Matt Griffin

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December 10th, 2015December 8th, 2015 1

The silhouette cameo is a leading favorite of paper circuit and papercraft Makers.

Get Acquainted with CNC Machining

By Luis Rodriguez

Luis Rodriguez

Luis is the lead organizer for Maker Faire Kansas City and has been 3D printing since 2009, when he got his first MakerBot Cupcake. Luis works at Science City, where he manages the Maker Studio and Spark!Lab.

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December 9th, 2015December 8th, 2015

CNC Machining manufacturing has stepped up, offering better, more versatile products.