Milling Machine

Making Custom Lapel Pins on a Milling Machine

Making Custom Lapel Pins on a Milling Machine

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

View more articles by Gareth Branwyn

Using an Othermill to create your own custom pins.

Continue Reading
This Clever Key Holder Mixes Tetris and Magnets

This Clever Key Holder Mixes Tetris and Magnets

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

View more articles by Jeremy S Cook

Tetris perfectly symbolizes the satisfaction of everything being in its place, so it makes sense to pay homage to it with key organization.

Continue Reading
Triple Threat: BoXZY Puts Printing, Milling, and Lasers in One Small Box

Triple Threat: BoXZY Puts Printing, Milling, and Lasers in One Small Box

By Matt Stultz

Matt Stultz

Matt is a community organizer and founder of 3DPPVD, Ocean State Maker Mill, and HackPittsburgh. He is Make's digital fabrication and reviews editor.

View more articles by Matt Stultz
3

On my way to the Midwest RepRap Fest, I stopped in at HackPittsburgh to meet up with the BoXZY team and take a look at their new machine in person. BoXZY is doing well on Kickstarter; with its promise of being an all in one 3D printer, milling machine, and laser etcher, it’s enticing backers. The BoXZY features a thick aluminum case that […]

Continue Reading