http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 16:32:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-injection-molding-and-extruding/
Plastic injection molding and extruding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/ULB1/GK3TOG3U/FY5ULB1GK3TOG3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/ULB1/GK3TOG3U/FY5ULB1GK3TOG3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/ULB1/GK3TOG3U/FY5ULB1GK3TOG3U.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Plastic Injection molding is simple with the right equipment. All that you need is a heater and some plastic. Recycled plastics will yield the best results if kept to their respective groupings. Refer to the recycle symbols and do not mix types. ABS is my plastic of choice, I used an old HP i...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:38:22 PST 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...
By: ianmcmill

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/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/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-Eggbot/
CNC Eggbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/TVT3/GN4CZU8L/FWITVT3GN4CZU8L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/TVT3/GN4CZU8L/FWITVT3GN4CZU8L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/TVT3/GN4CZU8L/FWITVT3GN4CZU8L.SMALL.jpg derwassi When I discovered the cool eggbot art here on instructables and egg-bot.com i knew what my next gadget would be:-D But i can't spend 200 bucks for it at the moment. So i decided to build it on my own! In the following steps I will outline the basic design of the original egg-bot and show you my appr...
By: derwassi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:03:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3axis-CNC-plotter-out-of-old-printers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/DJ85/GP58IJGS/F9LDJ85GP58IJGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/DJ85/GP58IJGS/F9LDJ85GP58IJGS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/DJ85/GP58IJGS/F9LDJ85GP58IJGS.SMALL.jpg mrworf CNC router is made from two old printers and old CD player. I used parts that I found in the basement, I collect a lot of electronic and mechanical things that I find out the garbage or on the internet. I made the electronic from passive components. I did not want to use microcontrollers because it ...
By: mrworf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:38:30 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/Nut-for-a-Wood-Vice-Screw/
Wood Nut for a Wood Vice Screw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/1OX1/H8FYP141/FRU1OX1H8FYP141.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/1OX1/H8FYP141/FRU1OX1H8FYP141.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/1OX1/H8FYP141/FRU1OX1H8FYP141.SMALL.jpg Scotttland In the construction of my leg vice, by the grace of the cosmos I came into possession of this huge wood screw.  I estimate it to be about 100 years old; it looks like it's seen enough action to have earned a few purple hearts and a postgraduate degree.  But the requisite nut, that component needed t...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:28:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CHEAP-ARDUINO-CNC/
CHEAP ARDUINO CNC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/ZIFT/HD4VM5Q5/FRDZIFTHD4VM5Q5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/ZIFT/HD4VM5Q5/FRDZIFTHD4VM5Q5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/ZIFT/HD4VM5Q5/FRDZIFTHD4VM5Q5.SMALL.jpg siemenwauters this is my first instructable. i show you updates on my cnc machine which will cost about 200 euro's for still decent quality. don't hate if you dont like this instructable, I'm just an 18 years old student from belguim sharing his ideas and creations whith other people. becous i think working toget...
By: siemenwauters

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 05:13:08 PST 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/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/cnc-machine-2/
cnc machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/MKCQ/H9T4CHPK/F5QMKCQH9T4CHPK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/MKCQ/H9T4CHPK/F5QMKCQH9T4CHPK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/MKCQ/H9T4CHPK/F5QMKCQH9T4CHPK.SMALL.jpg speed_hack cnc machine  stuffydo.wordpress.com/ Drawing the machine I started by creating the design of the machine on SolidWorks. On the PDF i put all the measurements. start construction After seeing all the measurements, I calculated the amount of iron that I would need to build the machine. It wa...
By: speed_hack

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:51:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Laser-Cutter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/04AE/GNVIFD8S/F7V04AEGNVIFD8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/04AE/GNVIFD8S/F7V04AEGNVIFD8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/04AE/GNVIFD8S/F7V04AEGNVIFD8S.SMALL.jpg fishy8082 This is a very fun project if you have a lot of time and love to build everything rather than just going to the store and buying it.  This guide will show you how to build a CO2 laser cutter with a cutting bed size of 38X17X10.  It costs about 1200-1500 to make at the time of writing. Video of ...
By: fishy8082

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 22:56:35 PDT 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...
By: jacobsbr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:01:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/precise-Micro-drill-dremel-in-5-minutes/
precise Micro drill-dremel in 5 minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/FC9B/FOHXBINQ/FIXFC9BFOHXBINQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/FC9B/FOHXBINQ/FIXFC9BFOHXBINQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/FC9B/FOHXBINQ/FIXFC9BFOHXBINQ.SMALL.jpg Omega2 Need something to drill tiny holes in your pcb, or maibe you just made primitive cnc which needs some simple but precise router?here is the answer: this method allows to make perfect holder with precision about 0.1mm or better. without using any tools.(this is my first instructable, i will edit it l...
By: Omega2

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:04:25 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...
By: schou

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-Router/
DIY CNC Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SMALL.jpg dbc1218 If you have any interest in purchasing a kit version of this machine please click the above button and complete the form so that I can gauge the level of interest. This instructable will show you how to construct a CNC Router that will allow you to cut 3-D shapes out of wood, plastic and aluminum...
By: dbc1218

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:45:38 PST 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 ...
By: W1LL7

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/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/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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 19:20:45 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 11:30:08 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 18:55:02 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/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/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-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/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/X-Y-Plotter/
XY-Plotter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/RZIX/GNA2S3BF/FDERZIXGNA2S3BF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/RZIX/GNA2S3BF/FDERZIXGNA2S3BF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/RZIX/GNA2S3BF/FDERZIXGNA2S3BF.SMALL.jpg bdeakyne The Project: Perhaps you have never been gifted at drawing, or you don’t have the time to do it yourself, so why not let a simple x-y plotter draw for you. This simple two axis device can accurately moves a pen to draw out anything. The Device: The x-y plotter has a two axis control and a special...
By: bdeakyne

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 May 2011 11:10:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-1-2/
DIY CNC & Constructing an affordable CNC kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SMALL.jpg CNCSnap For more Info visit us at cncsnap.com I have always dreamed of having a CNC and window shopped all the time on the internet. Finally, I discovered Instructables and made my own to share with others. Ninety percent of my parts were acquired from junk or unused stuff. It doesn't look pretty but it wo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Apr 2011 23:58:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-CNC-complete-plans-and-instructions/
Mini CNC router, complete plans and instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SMALL.jpg berbefarac <br /> The Mini CNC project is a complete set of plans and instructions on how to build a 3 axis CNC machine that is functional and also precise. The Mini CNC is very sim...
By: berbefarac

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:06:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Foamcore-CNC/
Build a Foamcore CNC Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/P58V/GLQCLE8C/FU0P58VGLQCLE8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/P58V/GLQCLE8C/FU0P58VGLQCLE8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/P58V/GLQCLE8C/FU0P58VGLQCLE8C.SMALL.jpg imoyer Build a low-cost CNC machine in your kitchen, for under $120, using tools obtainable at your local art and hardware stores. This project seeks to lower the ground floor of CNC machine construction. It utilizes foamcore - an easy to work with and cheap material - for its structural components. The m...
By: imoyer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:53:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-DIYLILCNC-Open-Source-Plans-For-a-Low-Cost-E/
The DIYLILCNC: Open-Source Plans For a Low-Cost, Easy-to-Build CNC Mill. (v1.0.2) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/ZP7G/GGPF4KWB/FMUZP7GGGPF4KWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/ZP7G/GGPF4KWB/FMUZP7GGGPF4KWB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/ZP7G/GGPF4KWB/FMUZP7GGGPF4KWB.SMALL.jpg DIYLILCNC The DIYLILCNC project is a set of plans for an inexpensive, fully functional 3-axis CNC mill that can be built by an individual with basic shop skills and tool access. CNC devices are used to fabricate physical objects with a high degree of precision. Some CNC devices, including the DIYLILCNC, feat...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:47:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-wire-an-arduino-based-3-axis-CNC-machine/
How to wire an arduino-based 3-axis CNC machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/D74W/GAA12UL4/FA2D74WGAA12UL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/D74W/GAA12UL4/FA2D74WGAA12UL4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/D74W/GAA12UL4/FA2D74WGAA12UL4.SMALL.jpg aggrav8d I've seen a number of tutorials about how to build the platform for a 3-axis CNC milling machine.  I have not seen anyone tackle the tricky subject of the electronics. Here now is my attempt to do so. parts You'll need: - an arduino. I chose duemilanova. (depends on the board you get) - 3 st...
By: aggrav8d

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:50:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CO2-laser-that-cuts-sheet-metal/
CO2 laser that cuts sheet metal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FUQ/2JBI/F18DW8Q1/FUQ2JBIF18DW8Q1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUQ/2JBI/F18DW8Q1/FUQ2JBIF18DW8Q1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUQ/2JBI/F18DW8Q1/FUQ2JBIF18DW8Q1.SMALL.jpg owhite PLEASE NOTE: I'm really not competing to win the laser, a t-shirt would be fine, thanks. I saw the competition and thought it would be fun to show off my system.INTRODUCTION. The general idea of this CO2 laser system is that a beam is directed down to a part for cutting. The part sits on a computer ...
By: owhite

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2007 12:24:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cutter-start-slicing-stuff-for-under-50-dol/
Laser cutter, start slicing stuff for under 50 dollars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/1BZT/FBG0A8NL/F411BZTFBG0A8NL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/1BZT/FBG0A8NL/F411BZTFBG0A8NL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/1BZT/FBG0A8NL/F411BZTFBG0A8NL.SMALL.jpg lamedust There are many out there that are making things to win a laser cutter. Here is a project for those 500 that don't win, but still want a laser cutter for simple stencil cutting needs.This project was conceived during a chat with Alex where we wished we had a laser cutter and thought we could make one...
By: lamedust

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2008 14:17:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-mini-milling-machine/
How to make a mini milling machine- manual or CNC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/VZMT/FPQLBU81/FY8VZMTFPQLBU81.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/VZMT/FPQLBU81/FY8VZMTFPQLBU81.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/VZMT/FPQLBU81/FY8VZMTFPQLBU81.SMALL.jpg Honus I think one of the best things about tools is that they can be used to make more tools! I decided to build a miniature milling machine for machining plastic parts, creating wax patterns and for drilling really small precise holes. I also wanted to design it so that I could convert it to CNC for mach...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:52:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/20-CNC-Machine/
$20 CNC Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/K0PS/FTM73385/F2DK0PSFTM73385.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/K0PS/FTM73385/F2DK0PSFTM73385.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/K0PS/FTM73385/F2DK0PSFTM73385.SMALL.jpg Techbuilder I got inspired for this instructable when I viewed the Easy To Build Stepper Controller instructable .When I read the instructable I knew I could make a decent looking and functioning cnc machine for under 20 dollars with a recycled twist, Not to mention I did this in under a week. I expect you to...
By: Techbuilder

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