by Bob Warfield | Mar 21, 2020 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Projects, Machining Techniques
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...
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by Bob Warfield | Dec 7, 2019 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects, CNC Router, Cool, Feeds and Speeds, GCode, Machining Techniques
At the end of every year I like to look back and see what the most loved articles were for the year. It helps me to focus my planning for the next year, and it’s also a nice give-back for the audience to see what they were. How do I figure out which articles...
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![Complete Guide to CNC Engraving [Laser, Metal, Wood, Machines]](https://mk0cnccookbookgxcner.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_5a95d49f56da1-270x192.png)
by Bob Warfield | Jun 9, 2019 | Blog, CNC Products, CNC Projects, Cool, Machining Techniques, Software
Complete Guide to CNC Engraving [Laser, Metal, Wood, Machines] CNC Engraving is one of the most interesting and artistic things you can do with a CNC. In this guide, you’re going to learn everything you need to know to tackle your own CNC engraving work. What...
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by Bob Warfield | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
At some point most hobby machinists get interested in possibly building a Tool and Cutter Grinder. There’s something fascinating about building a machine tool from scratch, especially one with all those knobs and levers. There’s good reason for...
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by Bob Warfield | May 16, 2019 | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining
Anti Backlash for CNC: Ball Screws, Bearing Blocks, and Anti Backlash Nuts Anti Backlash Ball Screwws… If you’re looking over this page, I’ll assume you wonder why you should eliminate backlash (or how much can your stand), you want to build a CNC...
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![DIY Cold Bluing & Black Oxide on Steel [ Easy Coatings, Finishes & Kits ]](https://mk0cnccookbookgxcner.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/HowToBlackenSteel-270x192.jpg)
by Bob Warfield | Apr 27, 2019 | Blog, CNC Products, CNC Projects, Machining Techniques
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 and no heat...
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