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Exploring the amazing world of computer-controlled making

    Author: Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742

    Cutting gaskets from EVA foam with a diode-LASER

    January 26, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 LASER cutting, Materials

    One of the great things about having a CNC machine is that we can make very professional looking projects whenever we want to. So sometimes

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    Spring loaded detail/finger sanders for finishing CNC projects

    January 26, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 Accessorizing

    Sandpaper, as well as sanding blocks and detailing sponges, are essential for all CNC projects. They let us remove flaws, smooth surfaces and prepare materials

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    Cutting 1.5mm Cherry wood with a 5W diode-LASER

    January 24, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 LASER cutting, Materials

    Cherry is one of those woods we all recognise, mostly by the distinctive colour and beautiful grain. We’re likely to find many uses for it

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    Cutting 1.5mm Oak with a 5W diode-LASER

    January 24, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 LASER cutting, Materials

    Oak is a widely used wood that crops up time and again in things like furniture and traditional building techniques. It has a distinctive look

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    Finishing wood using Danish Oil

    January 12, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 Materials

    There are many choices for wood to use in CNC projects, and just as many ways to add a surface finish. But, whichever choices you

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    Controlling your CNC from Android using G-Code2GRBL

    January 11, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 Software

    If you’ve added a Bluetooth wireless module to your CNC machine, you might be thinking of using an Android tablet, or even a smartphone, to

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    Routing Darth Vader from Walnut 1.5mm sheet

    January 11, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 GCoderCNC, Routing

    Recently I bought some 1.5mm thick Walnut sheet as I wanted to try it out with my CNC router and see how good the results

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    Cutting 1.5mm Walnut with a 5W diode-LASER

    January 9, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 Materials

    Walnut is a beautiful and widely used wood that should enhance any CNC project. For that reason I was quite keen to see how well

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    Holder for 12mm diameter LASER-diode module

    January 8, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 3D printing, Accessorizing, LASER cutting

    I have a couple of 12mm diameter 1500mW laser modules and heatsinks, plus a cheap Chinese CNC router. However, fitting the lasers is difficult as

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