FreeCAD CNC: CAD and CAM workflow
In this article , we make this simple dice game in FreeCAD, run the CAM part and cut it on the CNC machine. I recently got a new CNC – …
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How to fix Thingiverse Customizer not working
In this article I will explain how to work around the broken Thinginverse Customizer and how to customize the underlying OpenSCAD models on your local PC.
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FreeCAD tutorial: Thickness modifier to create sunglasses case
In this quick FreeCAD tutorial I want to show you how easy it is to model this case for my sunglasses in FreeCAD. It’s a simple FreeCAD turorial on how …
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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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@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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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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Woodworking Cutlist in FreeCAD – FreeCAD for Woodworkers 05
In this article we are going to create a woodworking cutlist and cut diagrams from a FreeCAD model.
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FreeCAD for Woodworkers: Assembly with the A2+ workbench
In this tutorial we create step by step an assembly of a Japanese toolbox in FreeCAD.
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FreeCAD for Woodworkers 03 – Parametric Routing Template with the Spreadsheet Workbench
In this article we use the spreadsheet workbench in FreeCAD to make it easy to create a hinge or tenon routing template.
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FreeCAD for Woodworker 02 – Tenon Jig in the Part Design Workbench
In this article we re-create our 3D printed loose tenon jig with FreeCAD as a tutorial for the Part Design workbench.
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