CNC PROJECTS
Looking for a project to build? These are the articles for you. CNC Projects: Free Ideas, Plans & Articles in Metal and Wood
0 Comments
Details Make A CNC Chair: CNC Furniture Plans [ Paw Chair ]
My CNC Chair and CNC Furniture Project Ever had the urge to build a CNC Chair (or other CNC Furniture), but needed some CNC Furniture Plans to help you get going? In this article, I want to show you how I went about designing my own CNC Chair by creating a set of CNC... 2 Comments
Details Complete CNC Router Parts [DIY Guide]
Complete CNC Router Parts [DIY Guide] Select a Part: Frame Table Spindle Ways Drive CNC Controller Accessories This Guide to DIY CNC Router Parts is designed for exploration and learning. This page is the home page and visual table of contents. Click the menu above... 0 Comments
Details Complete Guide to Fixture Plates, Tooling Plates, and Modular Fixtures
Complete Guide to Fixture Plates, Tooling Plates, and Modular Fixtures A Fixture Plate (also called Tooling Plates and Modular Fixtures) can save you a tremendous amount of time and work when setting up a CNC Machine. This Complete Guide walks you through what they... 2 Comments
Details Bob’s No.1 Marine Steam Engine Plans
Need Some Model Steam Engine Plans? Here’s one from my archives. It’s not finished, but wouldn’t take much to finish it up and start machining. This project was inspired by the Engineman’s (John Bentley’s) gorgeous naval brass... 1 Comment
Details DIY Disk Sander [ Helpful Shopmade Tooling ]
Note: This is a project I did many years ago as a manual machinist. It turned out great and I still use it to this day. I learned some clever tricks on this one, so it’s worth going through the whole project just to see if there’s... 0 Comments
Details Fun CNC Projects for Spring and Summer Outdoor Fun
Good weather is here, at least where I live. It’s great to be outside, and many of us have time on our hands given the Covid-19 social isolation. Why not spending that time on a CNC Project aimed at Outdoor Fun? Here are some ideas for you. Sturdy... 0 Comments
Details What Now? This is Your Opportunity!
These are difficult and crazy times. We’re all wondering when things will go back to normal and what it will mean to each of us and our families. Reflecting on the situation, I was reminded of something I learned a long time ago. My biggest successes have all... 1 Comment
Details Complete Guide to CNC Engraving [Laser, Metal, Wood, Machines]
Complete Guide to CNC Engraving [Laser, Metal, Wood, Machines] Please provide the text you want rephrased. CNC Engraving is one of the most interesting and artistic things you can do with a CNC Machine. In this guide, you’re going to learn everything you need... 2 Comments
Details DIY Cold Bluing & Black Oxide on Steel [ Easy Coatings, Finishes & Kits ]
What is Cold Bluing and Black Oxide for Steel? Bluing and Black Oxides are essentially the same thing. Older methods required that parts be submerged in vats of dangerous boiling chemicals. With Cold Bluing and Black Oxide, the chemicals are much milder... 0 Comments
Details Fly Cutter: Ultimate Surface Finish Rewards [Complete Guide]
Everything you need to know about fly cutters right here in one complete guide. They’re an indispensable cutting tool that you should have in your shop. A Fly Cutter is any single point cutter that is used on a mill… What’s a Fly Cutter? A Fly... 0 Comments
Details Carbide3D Shapeoko: DIY CNC Router Kit Review & Build [Cool Project!]
Shapeoko DIY CNC Router Kit Review [ Cool Project! ] What’s the appeal of a DIY CNC Router Kit? I’ve wanted to do a video project series for a while and decided building a Shapeoko CNC Router Kit was the right one. We needed to get an entry-level CNC in,... 5 Comments
Details