Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Making covers for your mini laser engraver

Posted on November 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Gee this beats my carboard box I used. http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Your-Mini-Laser-Engraver-Safer-and-Better/

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Pretty clean CDROM CNC build

Posted on October 31, 2016 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the cleaner looking builds of a CNC with CDROM motors.  Not so sure about the $10 cost bit.  Servo is $1-2, arduino nano can be another $6-8, and L293D are another $3 each. http://hackedgadgets.com/2016/10/28/diy-cheap-cnc-machine-using-dvd-drives/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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Some nice 3D and CNC cases for your arduino

Posted on October 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice looking cases for your CNC or a combo CNC/3D printed for your arduino. http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Custom-Arduino-Cases-3D-Printing-CNC-Milling/

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Nice Homemade plotter

Posted on October 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty nice plotter build.  I am surpised the author just  didn’t use the base of an old inkjet printer instead.  But whatever works right.  I like the bluetooth add on too. http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Drum-Plotter/

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Have a CNC, make a nice looking Hot Foam Cutter

Posted on October 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, really professional looking too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/

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A good use for an e-smoke machine

Posted on October 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Turn it into a fog machine.  Pretty clever build (except you have to 3D print out the case for it).  Still a bit pricey thought ($100 in materials). http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Powered-Fog-Machine/

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OK this is going on the list for CNC work

Posted on October 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

Cool covers for your notebooks.  I may do this for a binder instead thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Composition-Notebooks/

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Make your own Light Up Sword

Posted on October 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

Just in time for Haloween.  If you have a CNC you too can make one of these swords.  You could cut the acrylic by hand too. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Sword/

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Cool penny battery build

Posted on October 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author has a 3D printed out holder too.  This would be a cool build for kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-and-Testing-a-Penny-Battery/

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Build your own belt sander

Posted on October 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

So been looking at belt sanders for sharpening/or making knifes.  I stumbled on this build which is pretty neat, and adjustable….but…I think it would run 40-60 dollars in materials.  I could get a belt/disk combo at harbor frieght for $70…. … Continue reading →

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