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CNC Projects: Free Ideas, Plans & Articles in Metal and Wood

CNC Projects: Free Ideas, Plans & Articles in Metal and Wood

As nifty as CNC Machines are, they’re intended to be used to make something such as the CNC Projects listed on this page.  Some of these projects are things I’ve made in my own CNC workshop.  Others are things I’ve come across during my travels on the web.  They’re all things that I hope to make at some point or other.  Even when I haven’t made a particular item, I’ve tried to include enough information to give you a real leg up getting started on doing one for  yourself.

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   CNC Projects Blog Posts

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Hacks, Modifications and UpgradesCNC Projects to improve your machine are a time honored tradition!  Not only that, they can improve your productivity and ultimately make it possible for you to do even more projects on your machine.

 

  

CNC Project Ideas – Wish List of CNC Projects [Dozens of Future Project Ideas]

Never enough time to finish all the projects, but we can at least take notes along the way and have them ready when it’s time to start a new project.

 

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Download Free DXF Files to Cut

Sometimes a little artwork is just the thing to help begin a project.

 

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   Projects for your Workshop

– Belt Sander Idea Gallery

– Disc Sander

– Shop Compressed Air System

– Welding Table

– More CNC Workshop Projects

 

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   Tooling Projects to Make Machining Easier

– TPGB Insert Dovetail Cutter

– Rotary Table Accessories

– Fitting a Collet Chuck to a Lathe

– Ball Bearing Lathe Chuck Speed Key

– Lathe Tailstock Die Holder

– Mini Mill Projects

– Easy Lathe Projects

 

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CNC Conversion and Retrofit

Some of my biggest projects to date have involved creating new CNC machines.

– Industrial Hobbies RF45 Mill CNC Conversion

– Custom Mach3 Screen Set

– Servo Motor Tuning

– CNC Optical Home Switches

– Mill Powered Drawbar

– RF45 One Shot Oiler

– Mini Mill Projects

– Easy Lathe Projects

 

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Art & Design

These projects are always fun, particularly for your non-machinist friends and family to enjoy.

– CNC Engraving

– CNC Chair Plans

– Robotic Bartenders

– Design a Case for Your iPhone

– CNC’d Art from Old CD’s and DVD’s

– Astronomical Clock

– Custom Mauser Gun Stock

– Mini Mill Projects

– Easy Lathe Projects
 
 

Building the CNCCookbook Fat Tire E-Bike, Part1

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Model Engines

Working models of steam engines, Rolls Royce Merlin V12’s, car-style V8’s, Stirling Engines, and much more!

  

 

 

  

Welding Projects

Every machinist should be able to weld.  It’s not that hard and it’s very useful.  Here some projects and ideas for welders.

  

 

   

Best Online Communities that Showcase CNC Projects

– CNCZone