LASER cutting on a cheap and cheerful CNC machine is lots of fun, but I can’t say the same about the smoke and fumes. That’s
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Get started LASER cutting with GCoderCNC 2.5D
If you’ve read the introduction to our GCoderCNC 2.5D web app you may be wondering how you can get started using it for some LASER
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Create G-Code online with the GCoderCNC 2.5D Web-App
Creating g-code files for CNC machines is an essential task for our computer-controlled routing and LASER cutting projects. However, most CNC software packages are either
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Making miniature 1/12th scale fruit crates
Sometimes it seems like there’s no end to the range of projects we can make with a CNC machine. And it’s quite amazing that even
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Choosing a wood finish to enhance colour and grain
After all the love and care we put into our CNC projects their success often hinges on how well we finish the exposed wood surfaces.
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Cutting gaskets from EVA foam with a diode-LASER
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
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
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
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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