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    Category: Routing

    Add Bluetooth to make your CNC wireless

    January 7, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 Accessorizing, LASER cutting, Routing, Software

    Most 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

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    Improving lead-screw binding with a flexible coupler

    January 6, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 LASER cutting, Routing

    CNC machines have plenty of moving parts and if we want our routing and LASER cutting to be as good as possible the movements need

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    Adding a spindle motor switch

    December 31, 2018 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 3D printing, Accessorizing, LASER cutting, Routing

    I tend to prefer to minimise safety risks when I’m using my CNC, and that includes making sure I don’t injure myself touching fast-rotating cutting

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    Clip for 20mm extruded section frame

    December 30, 2018 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 3D printing, LASER cutting, Routing

    20mm square extruded aluminium section is commonly used for cheap CNC routers, especially for kit versions. So I designed this very simple 3D printed part

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    Support foot for 20mm extruded section

    December 30, 2018 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 3D printing, LASER cutting, Routing

    Many cheap CNC routers are based on 20mm square extruded aluminium frames, with slots and a hole running along them to attach fixtures. Often the

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    CNC bed-edge fence made with a 3D printer

    December 27, 2018 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 3D printing, Accessorizing, LASER cutting, Routing

    It can be quite fiddly fixing down a routing or LASER cutting project onto the bed of a CNC router. It’s even harder if you

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    Routing a fish with 1.5mm Mahogany sheet

    December 26, 2018 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 Routing

    Mahogany is a wonderful wood with fine, beautiful looking, grain. It’s ideal for any CNC routing project where you want to give your work a

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    CNC hold-downs using a 3D printer

    December 26, 2018 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 3D printing, Accessorizing, LASER cutting, Routing

    One of the downsides of buying a cheap CNC router is that you’re left to your own devices when it comes to the best ways

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