Using 3d printed templates for precise routing with no CNC
In this article we will use 3d printed templates to route a very precise pocket with multiple depths – with no CNC.
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10 new laser cutter projects
In this article we look at 10 smaller laser cutter projects we did over the last year. Each laser cutter project is not big enough to justify an individual article …
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Fake stone picture frame from XPS foam for a puzzle
In this article, we build a fake stone picture frame for a Marvel puzzle.
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Lasercutting 3d pockets
In this article we show a method for lasercutting 3d pockets with a specific depth in acrylic or any other material the K40 laser cutter can handle. we repair a …
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3D printed DIY marking gauge
In this article we 3d print a jig that converts a simple ruler into a DIY marking gauge. It’s a cheap alternative to an expensive combination square.
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@Making IT Podcast: Challenge your thinking on free software
In a recent episode of the Making IT podcast the hosts made a very strong statement in favor of commercial software. In this article I want to offer a friendly …
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LOTR themed slingpuck game (laser cutter project )
In this article we make this lord of the rings themed slingpuck game. We will cut a wood veneer with the laser cutter showing the white tree of Gondor. For …
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Cheap and flexible branding iron
In this article we look at a cheap alternative for a branding iron that is able to produce different designs at different sizes. The Chinese 3000 mW laser we use …
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Rendering Wood in FreeCAD – FreeCAD for Woodworkers 5
In this article we are going to look into Rendering in FreeCAD and go through a variety of options to improve the look of your CAD work.
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Review: 3000mW Laser Engraver from China
In this article we review a cheap 3000mW laser engraver for around 80 bucks. We want to test what it is able to cut and add some important safety features.
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