Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Another nice plotter build

Posted on July 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

I seem to see alot of these being built these days with an arduino based controller. Robot Draws Using Robust CNC Original site: http://www.arnabkumardas.com/cnc.html

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Nice looking and simple shelf you can make with 2x4s and some 3D printed parts

Posted on July 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this shelf build.  One thing I would change is the right angle brackets you can buy cheaper (and made from metal).  The tops….not so much. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Printed-Book-Shelf/

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3D print most of the stuff for a electric bike

Posted on July 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Not so sure I would do it since it could take some time to print out. Simple Electric Bike Conversion from 3D-Printed Parts

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Cool Mortise and Tenon Jig for your dremel (shaft based)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty could build.  Sounds like it does have a bit of flex thought.  But the author mentions the professional version is a grand.  So this doesn’t look to bad after all https://www.instructables.com/id/Flex-Shaft-Mortise-and-Tenon-Jig/

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Need an arcade cabinet template, use this

Posted on June 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

The write-up is partly and add for using the Laguna CNC, but the author did publish the template for the cabinet out.  So in theory you could use it on other CNC’s to cut it out with. https://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-CNC-Arcade-Cabinet/

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Make the beer tote without a CNC

Posted on June 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good write-up on how to make one yourself without a CNC…me…CNC. https://www.instructables.com/id/SimpleEasy-Beer-ToteCarrier/

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Need to dim and overhead LED light?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  They author basically 3D printed an Iris to act as a shade for the LED lights.  It looks pretty impressive.  

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This plotter is the perfect build for kids

Posted on June 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

This plotter could not be easier to build.  4 rulers, 2 steppers, and a servo are all you need…oh and ways to bolt the rulers together.  Oh and an arduino and stepper controllers too. https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Dual-Arm-Plotter/

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Make an beer pack with your CNC

Posted on June 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  If you have a tabletop sized CNC that is. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Beer-Pack/

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HAHAHAHA this is a pretty clever build for cutting bars the same size

Posted on June 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author uses an arduino and a home made encoder to measure the cuts. http://hackaday.com/2017/06/04/arduino-and-encoder-form-precision-jig-for-cutting-and-drilling/

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