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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Exploring the amazing world of computer-controlled making
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
Read moreCherry 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
Read moreOak is a widely used wood that crops up time and again in things like furniture and traditional building techniques. It has a distinctive look
Read moreI have a couple of 12mm diameter 1500mW laser modules and heatsinks, plus a cheap Chinese CNC router. However, fitting the lasers is difficult as
Read moreThis is a simple 3D printed design I came up with to extract smoke and fumes on my cheap Chinese CNC machine when LASER cutting.
Read moreMy LASER is an attachment for my cheap Chinese 1610 CNC router so it isn’t tucked away inside a metal case with a tinted window.
Read moreSometimes it’s nice to make a video, even a timelapse one, of a project coming to fruition on a CNC machine. Maybe just as a
Read moreMost cheap CNC machines come with a GRBL controller board that communicates with a computer using a wired USB connection. There’s no problem with that
Read more1500mW LASER diode modules are a very inexpensive accessory for cheap CNC machines, and are ideal for things like burning images and text onto wood.
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