http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 13:28:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Frankenstein-Laser-Engraver/
Frankenstein Laser Engraver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SMALL.jpg ianmcmill This Frankenstein Laser Cutter was built out of an old scanner and printer. The whole thing evolved around the instructable of Groover and his 'Pocket Laser Engraver'. This is a Making-Of. Although a lot, if not everything, of the mechnical construction requires ingenuity I tried to document the com...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-Mountable-Board-Game-Design-for-CNC-Mill/
Wall Mountable Board Game Design for CNC Mill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/L9RU/HFPTH4XJ/FNRL9RUHFPTH4XJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/L9RU/HFPTH4XJ/FNRL9RUHFPTH4XJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/L9RU/HFPTH4XJ/FNRL9RUHFPTH4XJ.SMALL.jpg rchlebow Have you ever won an epic board game night? Have you wanted to showcase that victory on your living room wall? Well, with this instructable, you can build your very own wall mountable board game that will be the envy of your guests and the pride of your family. The Jist of it. I am a board game gee...
By: rchlebow

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:07:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-SoundFrame/
iPhone SoundFrame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/H6ES/HET1AIAP/FWHH6ESHET1AIAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/H6ES/HET1AIAP/FWHH6ESHET1AIAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/H6ES/HET1AIAP/FWHH6ESHET1AIAP.SMALL.jpg MidnightMaker The iPhone SoundFrame was created from a need to watch videos in landscape mode on the iPhone. All iDevices project sound out of the side mounted speaker in a direction at right angles to your ears. You tend to hear more ambient noise than sound from the speaker. There are solutions on the market an...
By: MidnightMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:28:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Inlaid-fretboard-made-at-Techshop/
CNC Inlaid fretboard - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/RSH5/HD4VNGWD/FC1RSH5HD4VNGWD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/RSH5/HD4VNGWD/FC1RSH5HD4VNGWD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/RSH5/HD4VNGWD/FC1RSH5HD4VNGWD.SMALL.jpg workislove This is the fretboard I made for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar project, part of a special event at Techshop. The fretboard is ebony inlaid with maple, and it was cut on the ShopBot CNC machine at Techshop. The swirls are placed where fret markers would normally be placed. The first picture is the ...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:26:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-CEREC-a-tooth/
How to fix a tooth with CAD/CAM (CEREC) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NIY7/HEBN3N9L/FV8NIY7HEBN3N9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NIY7/HEBN3N9L/FV8NIY7HEBN3N9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NIY7/HEBN3N9L/FV8NIY7HEBN3N9L.SMALL.jpg harmless matt This instructable is about CEREC, a powerful CAD/CAM technology designed to fix teeth. This is important because this technology is increasingly being used nation wide. Why this matters: It's here to stay. Corporate mills, private practices, and national dental labs are adopting thi...
By: harmless matt

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:45:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-machined-guitar-bridge-made-at-Techshop/
CNC machined guitar bridge - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/CVSD/HE7D9S9F/FDKCVSDHE7D9S9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/CVSD/HE7D9S9F/FDKCVSDHE7D9S9F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/CVSD/HE7D9S9F/FDKCVSDHE7D9S9F.SMALL.jpg workislove In this instructable I will show you how I made the bridge base for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar using the ShopBot CNC machine and software available at Techshop. I designed the bridge based on the signature bridge of Bashkin Guitars, with some small modifications. I copied the bridge slot and p...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:22:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mug-Plotter/
Mug Plotter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ZIFL/HE7D9D24/FA7ZIFLHE7D9D24.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ZIFL/HE7D9D24/FA7ZIFLHE7D9D24.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ZIFL/HE7D9D24/FA7ZIFLHE7D9D24.SMALL.jpg teed No desk is complete without your own personal mug to insist on having your tea in. Oh sure, you can use a suitably obscure freebie mug that you picked up somewhere, or even buy your own, but do any of them really express the personality that you'd like your workmates to understand? No, you're going ...
By: teed

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:12:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Manufacturing-project-one-Key-tag/
Digital Manufacturing - project one Key tag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/AX3T/HCB8TMA1/FZJAX3THCB8TMA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/AX3T/HCB8TMA1/FZJAX3THCB8TMA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/AX3T/HCB8TMA1/FZJAX3THCB8TMA1.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash Digital manufacturing doesn't have to be expensive or difficult,  with an old computer, free software and a hiring a machine for a few minutes you can make things that would not be possible in a home workshop! This is the first in a series of Instructables on how to use CAD (Computer Aided Drawing)...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:59:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo "DIY CNC" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 12 different CNC projects.  Check out these great projects and learn how to make your own CNC mill on a budget. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by CNC experts, and contain pictures for each step so you can easily ma...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:39:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-GRBL-CNC-Pendant/
Make Your Own GRBL CNC Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/ZJ08/HBNXVKXQ/F78ZJ08HBNXVKXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/ZJ08/HBNXVKXQ/F78ZJ08HBNXVKXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/ZJ08/HBNXVKXQ/F78ZJ08HBNXVKXQ.SMALL.jpg rawkstar320 So you just finished your DIY CNC machine, set up GRBL and even cut your first part.  Now what?  Well, did you know that as of GRBL v0.8 there are pinouts some really useful commands such as Cycle Start, Feed Hold and a Soft Reset?  Cycle Start and Feed Hold allow you to literally pause your machine...
By: rawkstar320

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:28:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Centipede-fossiles/
Making a centipede fossile. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/RUGN/HAQ380S4/FBGRUGNHAQ380S4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/RUGN/HAQ380S4/FBGRUGNHAQ380S4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/RUGN/HAQ380S4/FBGRUGNHAQ380S4.SMALL.jpg lievn_m Following instructable describes how to create a centipede-like fossile.  The graphic part was done in NodeBox 3, an open source application for generative design (and much more). The engraving part was done on a cnc cutter (Trotec - Speedy 100) at Fab Lab Genk (thx a lot Danny!). I tried out a fe...
By: lievn_m

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 04:38:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Machinable-Wax/
How to make Machinable Wax at home! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/MI6Z/HB58N7A4/F4JMI6ZHB58N7A4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/MI6Z/HB58N7A4/F4JMI6ZHB58N7A4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/MI6Z/HB58N7A4/F4JMI6ZHB58N7A4.SMALL.jpg rawkstar320 Featured on Hackaday.com!  Woohoo!  But for records sake, my name is Jake: http://hackaday.com/2012/12/29/make-your-own-machinable-wax ==================================================================================================== A major issue that I ran into when I first started working with ...
By: rawkstar320

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:17:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-cut-Paper-Rack/
CNC cut Paper Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/3D0A/HA4MM3Z3/F3M3D0AHA4MM3Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/3D0A/HA4MM3Z3/F3M3D0AHA4MM3Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/3D0A/HA4MM3Z3/F3M3D0AHA4MM3Z3.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash This paper rack is designed to hold large amount of forms, letters or documents in a minimum of space and also design to be be easy to grab a form when needed. It was designed for A4 sheets 210 x 297mm but US letter should also fit 216 x 355mm as the openings are 220mm wide. The material  is 3mm cle...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 22:00:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-CNC-Machine/
Desktop CNC Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/HVTC/H91A2OR2/FUTHVTCH91A2OR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/HVTC/H91A2OR2/FUTHVTCH91A2OR2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/HVTC/H91A2OR2/FUTHVTCH91A2OR2.SMALL.jpg jacobsbr This is a CNC machine made out of left over parts from my schools robot build.  The only thing we paid for was the circuit board to run it.  Grand total of about $70.  This was made with no directions, all of it was trial and error.  This should get you started if you want to build one. 1.  I st...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:01:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Aluminum-3-AXIS-CNC-Router/
DIY Aluminum 3-AXIS CNC Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/DY5W/H6MF3G00/F7BDY5WH6MF3G00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/DY5W/H6MF3G00/F7BDY5WH6MF3G00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/DY5W/H6MF3G00/F7BDY5WH6MF3G00.SMALL.jpg schou This is a CNC I built from scratch using mostly 3/4" x 3/4" x1/16" aluminum square tubing. I got the design by looking around for ideas on Google and mostly just improvised as I got to each phase. The total cutting area is about 12" x 8" x 3" (X by Y by Z). The rails and bearings required over 100...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-to-CNC-M-G-Code/
Maze using CNC M &G Code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/3AWF/H82UNGDP/FS53AWFH82UNGDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/3AWF/H82UNGDP/FS53AWFH82UNGDP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/3AWF/H82UNGDP/FS53AWFH82UNGDP.SMALL.jpg W1LL7 There are 2 ways to use a CNC machine. Model your design, and have the computer magically convert it to code that the CNC Machine can read but you can't, or learn the basics to CNC M & G code so that you know whats going on and can troubleshoot problems. It's like coding anything on the computer if ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:48:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-CNC-machine-a-pumpkin-or-a-random-object/
How to CNC machine a pumpkin (or a random object) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/OMGQ/H94ZAOJK/FILOMGQH94ZAOJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/OMGQ/H94ZAOJK/FILOMGQH94ZAOJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/OMGQ/H94ZAOJK/FILOMGQH94ZAOJK.SMALL.jpg RTegelbeckers This year (2012) I decided to carve a pumpkin for the first time in my life. I did want to use my big CNC machine (see http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-machine-for-shaping-large-pieces-of-polystyren/) for doing the actual cutting. I also did want to design the shapes for cutting, by using a 3D de...
By: RTegelbeckers

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:58:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/6x6x6-3D-print-Delta-CNC/
6x6x6 3D print: Delta CNC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/605A/H82UI4OD/FP1605AH82UI4OD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/605A/H82UI4OD/FP1605AH82UI4OD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/605A/H82UI4OD/FP1605AH82UI4OD.SMALL.jpg RTegelbeckers As a runner up winner in the recent 'Real Challenge', I have been awarded with a custom 6x6x6 inch 3D print for my 'CNC machine for machining large pieces of polystyrene foam'. I realised what an opportunity this presented and thought of many things to do with it. Make a 3D print for something at wo...
By: RTegelbeckers

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:59:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cutting-1-inch-Acrylic/
Cutting 1 inch Acrylic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/E82B/H672T8Z4/FTZE82BH672T8Z4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/E82B/H672T8Z4/FTZE82BH672T8Z4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/E82B/H672T8Z4/FTZE82BH672T8Z4.SMALL.jpg guyflagg In this instructable I'm going to be explaining how to cut out 1 inch thick acrylic pieces on the shopbot.  It sounds simple but there are some things that can be done to aid in the finishing process and make your life a lot easier. Tools needed: - ShopBot - 1/2 in single flute bit - A design - CA...
By: guyflagg

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Sep 2012 13:38:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LEGO/
DIY AlUMINUM LEGO BLOCKS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/9CC8/H5TUB61Y/FZU9CC8H5TUB61Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/9CC8/H5TUB61Y/FZU9CC8H5TUB61Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/9CC8/H5TUB61Y/FZU9CC8H5TUB61Y.SMALL.jpg cold_steel Hello world! Ever since I was very very small I love Lego. Those sweet memories of me and my mom sitting together on the floor surrounded by Lego's, following instructions and building our Lego city together. I have been playing with Lego since my first memories. As I grew older I promised myself, l...
By: cold_steel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:58:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Prepare-an-Adobe-Illustrator-File-for-a-CNC/
How to Prepare an Adobe Illustrator File for a CNC Embroidery Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/L9RM/H3NNEYV2/FVUL9RMH3NNEYV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/L9RM/H3NNEYV2/FVUL9RMH3NNEYV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/L9RM/H3NNEYV2/FVUL9RMH3NNEYV2.SMALL.jpg violet.sun This Instructable you will learn how to convert an Adobe Illustrator file to a file readable by a CNC embroidery machine using the DIgitizer Pro software. Create an Adobe Illustrator File and Save As an EPS File Once you have finished your Illustrator file, go to the File tab and select Save As. ...
By: violet.sun

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:45:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-machine-for-shaping-large-pieces-of-polystyren/
CNC machine for shaping large pieces of polystyrene foam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MY5A/H2WEVZXX/FQQMY5AH2WEVZXX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MY5A/H2WEVZXX/FQQMY5AH2WEVZXX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MY5A/H2WEVZXX/FQQMY5AH2WEVZXX.SMALL.jpg RTegelbeckers Summary This instructable shows how to shape polystyrene foam, using a CNC machine. Starting with a brief introduction, design software necessary for creating an STL file is discussed. This is followed by a method for creating G-code, using an STL file as input. After this comes the introduction to...
By: RTegelbeckers

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:54:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plasma-Sprockets/
Plasma Sprockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/HAY9/H2WEJNYD/FYOHAY9H2WEJNYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/HAY9/H2WEJNYD/FYOHAY9H2WEJNYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/HAY9/H2WEJNYD/FYOHAY9H2WEJNYD.SMALL.jpg EV Builder When it comes to power transmission in drivable DYI projects such as go-karts and ATVs sprocket gears, sometimes called chain gears, offer several advantages over other types of power transmission such as belts/pulleys and meshing gears.       1. Unlike belts they can transmits large amounts of tor...
By: EV Builder

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:54:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Assemble-Your-Avengers-Destroy-them-with-Loki-Ar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/2JWQ/H27LRLX0/FBP2JWQH27LRLX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/2JWQ/H27LRLX0/FBP2JWQH27LRLX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/2JWQ/H27LRLX0/FBP2JWQH27LRLX0.SMALL.jpg MalmeyStudios Ok so a year or so ago we did a tutorial with a dremel on how to make a foam master. We have since decided to try it on a CNC machine! I think it turned out pretty good! You can also refer to my old ible to see how to dremel one. Some of the things you will need to complete this ible are as follows...
By: MalmeyStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 08:53:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Guide-to-Making-Sprockets/
Simple Guide to Making Sprockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8ALR/H2WEVBB4/F1L8ALRH2WEVBB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8ALR/H2WEVBB4/F1L8ALRH2WEVBB4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8ALR/H2WEVBB4/F1L8ALRH2WEVBB4.SMALL.jpg ajrenzetti Sprockets are one of the most important parts of many mechanical devices such as automotive and automation technologies. They aren’t expensive to buy from; in fact, Mcmaster-Carr sells them at a reasonable price. But for those of you who love building things from scratch, or who need a specific spro...
By: ajrenzetti

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 21:17:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Detroit-Glass-House-Blown-Glass-Stencil-Cutting-/
Detroit Glass House Blown Glass Stencil - Cutting glass on a Waterjet without a vacuum assist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/8HGB/H2WEWFJV/FDW8HGBH2WEWFJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/8HGB/H2WEWFJV/FDW8HGBH2WEWFJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/8HGB/H2WEWFJV/FDW8HGBH2WEWFJV.SMALL.jpg andrea.oleniczak Watch the video!: https://vimeo.com/43584457 Description How to make a glass stencil! If you have to ask why you are missing the point... simply because we can. (THANKS TECHSHOP DETROIT!!!) This instructable is brought to you by Detroit Glass House, where we love a challenge and are not...
By: andrea.oleniczak

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Coaster-Lid-Machined-with-a-3-axis-Mill-Desi/
The Coaster-Lid. Machined with a 3-axis Mill. Designed in 3ds MAX. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/IFPO/H2MYKBPS/FBEIFPOH2MYKBPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/IFPO/H2MYKBPS/FBEIFPOH2MYKBPS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/IFPO/H2MYKBPS/FBEIFPOH2MYKBPS.SMALL.jpg yukamars The Coaster-Lid. It began it's life as a slab of acrylic. Using a 3-axis CNC mill, it was machined into the perfect piece for office desktops. Use it as a coaster to keep rings off of desks and utilize the spoon sill to catch drips. It is also used as a lid to keep dust and pathogens as you transpo...
By: yukamars

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 06:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-CNC-Machine/
Simple CNC Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/XB81/GYVDJ2KA/FV7XB81GYVDJ2KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/XB81/GYVDJ2KA/FV7XB81GYVDJ2KA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/XB81/GYVDJ2KA/FV7XB81GYVDJ2KA.SMALL.jpg hackitbuildit What I'm going to try and show you in this instructable is how to build a simple CNC machine. Now when I say Simple I mean you only require basic tools & materials to build the machine. The machine is made out of Sawn Timber, drawer sliders, nema 17 Stepper motors, a TB6560 Driver Controller Board...
By: hackitbuildit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:51:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-form-curved-furniture-without-molds-Part-1/
Free-form curved furniture without molds / Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SMALL.jpg pseaton Ever heard of Zipshape? It's a technique developed by Schindler Salmeron which lets you to draw a free-form profile curve for (say) a piece of furniture, and then cut a series of teeth into two sheets of thick material like MDF. Those custom-cut teeth are very specifically shaped and matched to each...
By: pseaton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 19:20:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-superhero/
Build your own superhero - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SMALL.jpg snowgrains One of my favorite films is the 1991 movie titled "The Rocketeer."  Seeing the hero arc across the sky wearing a rocket pack just makes me wish for the day that such things really exist.  Until then, perhaps the next best thing is to create my own life-size superhero to inspire my creative efforts. ...
By: snowgrains

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-records-for-a-70s-toy-record-player/
Custom records for a 70's toy record player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SMALL.jpg fred27 I recently stumbled across and old toy record player made by Fisher Price in the 1970s. I'm sure many of you will recognise this iconic toy and some of the older Instructables visitors may well have had one. As with many 40-year old toys, it was in a bit of a sad state and a couple of the records ha...
By: fred27

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 11:30:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Mac-Mini-Cooler-Made-with-Drawer-Slide-CNC/
Apple Mac Mini Cooler (Made with Drawer Slide CNC) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/AOSO/H1ZG7G4O/F4VAOSOH1ZG7G4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/AOSO/H1ZG7G4O/F4VAOSOH1ZG7G4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/AOSO/H1ZG7G4O/F4VAOSOH1ZG7G4O.SMALL.jpg CopperDropDesigns My first Intructable (http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-drawer-slide-CNC-machine-for-under-200/) was building my Drawer Slide CNC Machine. And Ironically, the first part I cut on it was this, my second Instructable! It all started when I was designing a few parts on my Apple Mac Mini. It s...
By: CopperDropDesigns

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:10:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Robot-Stencil/
Laser Cut Robot Stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/4GSP/H1YONIJW/FDG4GSPH1YONIJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/4GSP/H1YONIJW/FDG4GSPH1YONIJW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/4GSP/H1YONIJW/FDG4GSPH1YONIJW.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei We're having our Annual Pre Maker Faire Ice Cream Social tonight!  If you're in the San Francisco area you should stop by and say hi, there will be liquid nitrogen ice cream and champagne popsicles! Sometimes people have a little trouble finding our office, so yesterday I went over to TechShop and ...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 12:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Photo-Frames/
Folding Photo Frames - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop Here's a really simple photo frame, that can be made as a gift or for yourself. Learning stuff..... It's a project I run with year 7, to learn about the design cycle, as well as teaching CAD skills, via 2D Design. We usually run this over 6 weeks (12 50 minute lessons) Project Aims to under...
By: lucylollipop

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:47:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-CNC-a-skull/
How to CNC a skull - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/W20D/H1YOBBFR/FTJW20DH1YOBBFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/W20D/H1YOBBFR/FTJW20DH1YOBBFR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/W20D/H1YOBBFR/FTJW20DH1YOBBFR.SMALL.jpg surfwizz Really, everyone should have a skull on their desk.  It's an age-old symbol, a memento mori that reminds us that we are not long for this world.  So I set out to make one out of aluminum.  This was my process.   CAD/CAM I designed the skull in Solidworks.  I don't have a ton of images from this p...
By: surfwizz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 11:13:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Clicker-Pen/
Giant Clicker Pen! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/0IED/H1QMLC7G/FON0IEDH1QMLC7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/0IED/H1QMLC7G/FON0IEDH1QMLC7G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/0IED/H1QMLC7G/FON0IEDH1QMLC7G.SMALL.jpg W_world We built this enormous retractable pen as part of our Kinematics class at BYU. The goal was to build a mechanism big enough to teach and be handled by fourth-graders. Collaborators: Ryan Anderson, Scott Taysom, Steve White, Brettany Rupert, Clifton Dudley, Wyatt Felt Here's a look at the mater...
By: W_world

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 18:55:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Makerbot-MK6-heater-replacement/
Makerbot MK6+ heater replacement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/RB2U/GNBEUFMN/FZQRB2UGNBEUFMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/RB2U/GNBEUFMN/FZQRB2UGNBEUFMN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/RB2U/GNBEUFMN/FZQRB2UGNBEUFMN.SMALL.jpg max mulholland this is a easy heater core  that will get you up and operational from readily available materials for under $1US per core.  tools and consumables hookup wire  30-31gauge coated nicrome wire  kapton tape  soldder preferably high temp  1/4" OD copper tube  furnace cement  TOOLS  file  sciors  too...
By: max mulholland

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 May 2011 17:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-DIY-CNC/
Make Your Own DIY CNC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/HBLF/H0OJ0R1K/FC7HBLFH0OJ0R1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/HBLF/H0OJ0R1K/FC7HBLFH0OJ0R1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/HBLF/H0OJ0R1K/FC7HBLFH0OJ0R1K.SMALL.jpg nick2334 This instructable outlines the assembly process of my 2nd generation CNC machine which I designed to be simple to build and quiet enough to be apartment friendly. I have included example projects that I have made in the first two weeks of using the machine to demonstrate its capabilities. This is t...
By: nick2334

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:10:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Cribbage-Board/
CNC Cribbage Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/DCVZ/GYQFHW5W/F2JDCVZGYQFHW5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/DCVZ/GYQFHW5W/F2JDCVZGYQFHW5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/DCVZ/GYQFHW5W/F2JDCVZGYQFHW5W.SMALL.jpg mgrenier I wanted to learn CNC so I started off with a simple project.   I was in the market for a cribbage board so instead of buying one I thought it would be fun to make my own.   Materials List: Maple    14"x5"x3/4" 5 minute epoxy black epoxy resin Tools: CNC Mill   (I have a Sherline 5400 but you co...
By: mgrenier

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:53:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-5-steady/
Compact 5 steady - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/QGDV/H0KL4GRX/FRMQGDVH0KL4GRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/QGDV/H0KL4GRX/FRMQGDVH0KL4GRX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/QGDV/H0KL4GRX/FRMQGDVH0KL4GRX.SMALL.jpg cold_steel Hi All, First a short introduction: I am Tristram Budel, I have been an instructables member for quite some time now but never uploaded a completed instructable. I have a bachelor in chemistry and a passion for machining. I still have my first Lathe, it is a very portable Emco compact 5. I have not...
By: cold_steel

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 05:13:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-woodcut-from-a-photo-of-a-woodcut/
How to make a woodcut from... a photo of a woodcut using your CNC mill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/0QDQ/H0FLRO1E/FFY0QDQH0FLRO1E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/0QDQ/H0FLRO1E/FFY0QDQH0FLRO1E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/0QDQ/H0FLRO1E/FFY0QDQH0FLRO1E.SMALL.jpg ccrome My dad was just visiting, and he asked me if I could use my new CNC router to make a woodcut.  That got me to thinking... sure, why not?   He sent me a photo of a woodcut hanging in my sister's house, and in a few hours I was able to make this woodcut!  Very neat.  Unfortunately, this instructabl...
By: ccrome

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:11:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-MC-Escher-Reptile-puzzle-on-your-CNC-rou/
Make an M.C. Escher Reptile puzzle on your CNC router/mill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/XN39/H01NA9RC/FDIXN39H01NA9RC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/XN39/H01NA9RC/FDIXN39H01NA9RC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/XN39/H01NA9RC/FDIXN39H01NA9RC.SMALL.jpg ccrome So, you've just finished your CNC router/mill build, and you need something to make.  Try the hand bowl, which is extremely cool. For your next project, try this one.  I always had a fondness for the works of M. C. Escher, so i decided to make the reptiles out of wood. I started with a dxf from he...
By: ccrome

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:42:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simulating-Water-Drops-on-Wood/
Simulating Water Drops on Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/11VS/GZ6I5RXM/FS611VSGZ6I5RXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/11VS/GZ6I5RXM/FS611VSGZ6I5RXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/11VS/GZ6I5RXM/FS611VSGZ6I5RXM.SMALL.jpg Grunblau When I designed and built my own CNC, this is exactly the type of project I had in mind.  A chance to play with forms and test ideas, bringing things to life that would otherwise just live in my sketchbook. In this Instructable I am going to show you how I simulated water drops in Photoshop for sha...
By: Grunblau

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 20:58:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Paddle-Maze/
CNC Paddle Maze - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/KRU4/GZ5NTP17/FG8KRU4GZ5NTP17.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/KRU4/GZ5NTP17/FG8KRU4GZ5NTP17.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/KRU4/GZ5NTP17/FG8KRU4GZ5NTP17.SMALL.jpg n314pc One day I was at the toy store looking for presents for my children and I came across some small plastic mazes, you know, the type with the little ball that you try to get from the start to the finish without going crazy. Bingo, here was a project for the CNC router we have in our Maker Space. The d...
By: n314pc

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:31:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Spirograph/
CNC Spirograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/C4NN/GZ38JFUZ/FXMC4NNGZ38JFUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/C4NN/GZ38JFUZ/FXMC4NNGZ38JFUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/C4NN/GZ38JFUZ/FXMC4NNGZ38JFUZ.SMALL.jpg n314pc Some months ago I remembered a drawing tool I played with as a child, the Spirograph.  Searching local stores only resulted in a small, poor substitute in plastic, of the ones I remember. Thus the inspiration and the idea for this project grew. I have a background in fabricating Museum, Zoo and Natu...
By: n314pc

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:59:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-Clamping-Table-for-Homebrew-CNC/
Vacuum Clamping Table for Homebrew CNC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/KH5Y/GYZNVEOY/FLOKH5YGYZNVEOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/KH5Y/GYZNVEOY/FLOKH5YGYZNVEOY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/KH5Y/GYZNVEOY/FLOKH5YGYZNVEOY.SMALL.jpg HandyLandy  I've always wanted a CNC machine so I started building a "woodpunk" CNC about 2.5 years ago. The original Idea was for me to build a temporary table for it then use the CNC to create this table. But due to the time restraints in order to win an awesome ShopBot, I asked my bosses at QuickCrate if I ...
By: HandyLandy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:45:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Homemade-2x4-Wood-CNC-Router/
Homemade 2'x4' Wood CNC Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/0HDD/GYN8ZAIU/FTC0HDDGYN8ZAIU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/0HDD/GYN8ZAIU/FTC0HDDGYN8ZAIU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/0HDD/GYN8ZAIU/FTC0HDDGYN8ZAIU.SMALL.jpg Kyles Woodworking Here I am going to show how I made my CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) router. The table measures 24"x48" and the cutting envelope is about 19”x38.” I made this CNC when I was 17 and if you would like to see more on this CNC, visit my website at www.KylesWoodworking.com NOTICE: THE PLANS AND DES...
By: Kyles Woodworking

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:01:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spindle-speed-sensor-from-a-guitar-tuner/
Spindle speed sensor from a guitar tuner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/78DL/GVZOHXZX/FD078DLGVZOHXZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/78DL/GVZOHXZX/FD078DLGVZOHXZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/78DL/GVZOHXZX/FD078DLGVZOHXZX.SMALL.jpg boondocker I just got a Pro membership a couple of days ago, thanks to Random_Canadian's generosity. (Thanks for the hookup!) I figured it was time to quit lurking and actually contribute, so here goes my first Instructable.  As a CNC technician, there have been a few occasions where I've wondered if a spindl...
By: boondocker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:07:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cutting-Christmas-Ornaments-With-An-Epilog-Helix/
Cutting Christmas Ornaments With An Epilog Helix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A3D7/GV1HIIU5/F3AA3D7GV1HIIU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A3D7/GV1HIIU5/F3AA3D7GV1HIIU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A3D7/GV1HIIU5/F3AA3D7GV1HIIU5.SMALL.jpg donprius I made it at TechShop. As a novice user of the Epilog Helix Laser Engraver and Cutter, I decided to cut out some relatively simple stars and circles which will be used in a local elementary school for a Christmas art project. There were plenty of problems along the way, which I'm sharing so you can...
By: donprius

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:51:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-drawer-slide-CNC-machine-for-under-200/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FE6/1Y88/GUKAROPQ/FE61Y88GUKAROPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE6/1Y88/GUKAROPQ/FE61Y88GUKAROPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE6/1Y88/GUKAROPQ/FE61Y88GUKAROPQ.SMALL.jpg CopperDropDesigns <br> Drawer Slide CNC Machine for under $200   Like many of us interested in this hobby, I wanted my own machine. B...
By: CopperDropDesigns

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