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X-Carve: Inventables Launches New Line of Workshop CNC Machines
Inventables is known for the open-source, easily-modded Shapeoko 2 CNC machine. Today, they break ways with that brand as they launch their own machine, dubbed X-Carve, and with it bring a number of upgrades and new features to the DIY subtractive-manufacturing community. The Shapeoko line began with Edward Ford‘s $300 proof of concept CNC machine kit, funded […]
Turn Your 3D Printer Into an Injection Molder
One of the issues with using FDM/FFF 3D printers is the ability to print small objects. The extrusion widths of the deposited plastic are just too large to capture the fine details in a miniature print. Molds, on the other hand, can capture every detail of an item they are trying to create. The professional […]
I’m Completely Entranced by this Hand-Push Engraving Video
Has it been a busy week for you? Need a bit of relaxation with a maker twist? Instead of firing up that tired sounds of the ocean soundtrack grab your fuzziest headphones and crank them up to the tune of soothing sharpener swooshes from professional engraver Sam Alfano. In the above video, you can watch Sam carve out intricate fleurs-de-lis […]
6-Axis Robot-Arm 3D Printer Runs on Arduino, Slings Spiderwebs
Most industrial robots run on proprietary systems, but this experimental KUKA arm uses an Arduino MEGA to 3D print in 6 axes, mimicking the shapes found in nature. Despite the size of this KUKA arm with a custom toolhead attachment — a 3D printer extruder — carefully looking at the machine layout, you’ll see much […]
Workshop Tricks: Tangle-Free Power Cords
A quick technique can save tons of time, clean up your storage, and keep your power cords organized
Blizzard Hacks: Build a Clever Avalanche Roof Rake
Do you have a heavy load of snow hanging over your head? Build a roof rake and take a load off