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Dust Collection …. A Practical, Efficient Solution!
We just finished a dust collection system that we really LIKE!… and would like to share it with you. Here’s the video that explains it all.. and shows it in operation!
What Can I Do With CNC ?
We just received an e-mail from a gentleman who wasn’t quite sure what this CNC thing is all about….. so we thought that perhaps we should share a list of things that CNC machines (in a home workshop) are very useful for doing…. Sign making – wood, plastic, foam, vinyl, and electronic LED signs. CNC [...]
Blog Housekeeping
Note: We’re switching to a WordPress format blog… which should give us much more control over the appearance and content… and hopefully allow us to publish MORE free content! The first step is to transfer over the blog posts that we have already made on the old system. If you’re reading these again, please bear [...]
Great CNC Resources!
There’s a huge big world of CNC related hardware, software, and STUFF out there…. Much of it is so big, expensive, or esoteric that it only relates to big manufacturing operations. But fortunately, there are some really good companies who specialize in hobby level CNC products. One great one that I just discovered is CNC [...]
Controlling Dual Stepper Motors on a Single Axis
We’re running around like chickens getting all of the supporting material, press releases, packaging, etc. done for the release of the ABC’s of CNC video…. but I wanted to share a tidbit that I just learned. If you are contemplating the construction of a large CNC machine, it can be somewhat difficult to achieve smooth [...]
Which Machine is Right for Me?
The range of machines, and machine types is fairly daunting….. but you can logically make a decision about what sort of machine is best for YOU… by going through a simple checklist. First… What materials do you want to be able to cut? Wood, plastics, composites, and light cuts in aluminum can be made with [...]
Learn Machining Techniques… For FREE!
If you’re like me, you’d like to be able to do all the nifty things that machinists do…. but don’t want to invest years in schooling, or an apprenticeship. I just found a series of on-line videos that will help in your goal. The young geniuses that are lucky enough to attend the Massachusetts Institute [...]
The New Workbench… Totally NON CNC! :-)
I’m finally coming up for air…. from my new workbench project. For decades, I have put up with workbenches that were made from TV dinner trays, card tables, and recycled chicken coops. I finally got fed up and said “No MORE!”….. and designed a new 4′ x 8′ work table… that is 40 inches tall [...]
