Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Nice hobo CNC

Posted on November 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is pretty interesting build for a CNC, its all metal, well metal scraps, and seems to work pretty well. The author built this with minimum tools as well. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/scrap-built-cnc-video-75788?homelistings#post144037

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Nice 3D print for a biscuit jointer

Posted on November 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build that you can print out yourself to make your trim router into a biscuit joiner. But….As the author pointed out, you can pick these up on craigslist for $30 (I found a craftsman one for $30 in my … Continue reading →

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Simple re purposed lamp

Posted on October 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

I did something similar to this build. But I didn’t 3D print the parts out. Instead I used PVC pipe and a few other parts to make a shop light for my grinder stand. https://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Desk-Lamp/

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Making a Thermal Insert Press

Posted on October 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

All …OK well mostly with 3D printed parts. The press is used to heat up metal, such as nut inserts, to push/melt into a plastic fitting. Great for say a plastic box that needs it. Me…unless I am making a … Continue reading →

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Another nice small bench build

Posted on October 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is another nice, simple bench build. The plans could easily be converted to something you put on a CNC and if I figure it out right, can be down in a 1/2 of a sheet of plywood. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/projects/how-to-build-a-small-bench/

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3D print your press brake

Posted on October 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting, the author using PLA 3D printed the template for a press brake to make a bunch of different shaped templates for the press. They seem to work pretty good too.

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CNC to make wooden 3D prints

Posted on October 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen this with paper, gee 10-15 years ago, but looks like some folks are now doing it with sheets of wood.

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Nice free CNC build for corner square clamps

Posted on September 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like thsi build, the download file doesn’t include the slots thought. I wonder if the author put those in by hand. https://cutrocket.com/p/5a916d86a8ee7/

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Nice Caddy Tote Organizer

Posted on September 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

I haven’t found too many CNC based projects out there that are free. But this one seems like a nice build. Too bad its build for tools, I would like to see it adapted for soda/beer holder. https://cutrocket.com/p/5adf9542c9d81/

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One Odd CNC

Posted on September 17, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author build a CNC to cut on large, long, pipes. Cool build, not so sure I would make one…well why I would…maybe for custom totem poles? The author does it for making some interesting seats.

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