http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:37:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/IFPO/H2MYKBPS/FBEIFPOH2MYKBPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/IFPO/H2MYKBPS/FBEIFPOH2MYKBPS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/cnc-painting/
cnc painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/Q3OA/H2MYKC0E/FB1Q3OAH2MYKC0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/Q3OA/H2MYKC0E/FB1Q3OAH2MYKC0E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/Q3OA/H2MYKC0E/FB1Q3OAH2MYKC0E.SMALL.jpg astridlubsen A perfect technique for lazy artists. The shopbot is a great machine for milling wood, but you can also use it to let it make art.  This painting was made by squeezing a brush instead of a milling bit into the collet. The machine moves the brush along vector lines to spread out the paint that was pu...
By: astridlubsen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 08:31:06 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
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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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/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/Laser-Cut-Computer-Case/
Laser Cut Computer Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/R9Y0/H1ZG7U8P/FLNR9Y0H1ZG7U8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/R9Y0/H1ZG7U8P/FLNR9Y0H1ZG7U8P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/R9Y0/H1ZG7U8P/FLNR9Y0H1ZG7U8P.SMALL.jpg dimovi Laser cut a computer chassis to your specification. You can use the design files for a starter and modify them to meet your need. What you need is 1/4in plywood and 1/4in acrylic, square nuts, 3/4in screws, mini ATX motherboard, hard drive ( I used a solid state drive), ATX power supply, 3 80mm fans...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 23:50:19 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/AOSO/H1ZG7G4O/F4VAOSOH1ZG7G4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/AOSO/H1ZG7G4O/F4VAOSOH1ZG7G4O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:10:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Daniel-Charles-Cary/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/G57Y/H1ZG7FJ7/FFMG57YH1ZG7FJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/G57Y/H1ZG7FJ7/FFMG57YH1ZG7FJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/G57Y/H1ZG7FJ7/FFMG57YH1ZG7FJ7.SMALL.jpg Daniel Cary This is a model bus shelter as part of my AS-Level 'Environmental Design Project'. Made completely from sheets of acrylic perspex. Was designed on Autodesk Inventor 2012. Here I generated draft drawings after the design was complete. After which I was able to transfer the data on the our workshops C...
By: Daniel Cary

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 15:08:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Robot-Stencil/
Laser Cut Robot Stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/4GSP/H1YONIJW/FDG4GSPH1YONIJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/4GSP/H1YONIJW/FDG4GSPH1YONIJW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/W20D/H1YOBBFR/FTJW20DH1YOBBFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/W20D/H1YOBBFR/FTJW20DH1YOBBFR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/0IED/H1QMLC7G/FON0IEDH1QMLC7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/0IED/H1QMLC7G/FON0IEDH1QMLC7G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/ENZO-MARI-SEDIA-CNC/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/X5WX/H174KLNF/F64X5WXH174KLNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/X5WX/H174KLNF/F64X5WXH174KLNF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/X5WX/H174KLNF/F64X5WXH174KLNF.SMALL.jpg jzuluaga1 SOSTITUENDO I CHIODI CON UN GIUNTO IN LEGNO RICAVATO DALLO STESSO  PEZZO  AL FINE DI FAR SI  CHE IL DISEGNO SI EVOLVA ATTRAVERSO LA FABBRICAZIONE DIGITALE  MANTENENDO LE LINEE SEMPLICI ELEGANTI E FUNZIONALEI DEL DISEGNO DEL PADRE DELL’OPEN DESIGN: ENZO MARI "LA SEDIA É MOLTO COMODA!"
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 23:19:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BATHOPIA/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/D4YP/H1QML8D4/FLSD4YPH1QML8D4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/D4YP/H1QML8D4/FLSD4YPH1QML8D4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/D4YP/H1QML8D4/FLSD4YPH1QML8D4.SMALL.jpg jzuluaga1 FABLABBING THE RIVER 2012 FABLAB SEVILLA http://htca.us.es/blogs/sevillaskopje02/ BATHOPIA Inspired from the ideas of utopia and the beauty of the city of seville we were thinking of designing the missing piece for improving the atmosphere in the center of the city. we have discovered a complicat...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 23:15:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-DIY-CNC/
Make Your Own DIY CNC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/HBLF/H0OJ0R1K/FC7HBLFH0OJ0R1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/HBLF/H0OJ0R1K/FC7HBLFH0OJ0R1K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Good-quality-CNC-Machine/
GOOD QUALITY CNC MACHINE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/E073/H0OJ3383/F1RE073H0OJ3383.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/E073/H0OJ3383/F1RE073H0OJ3383.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/E073/H0OJ3383/F1RE073H0OJ3383.SMALL.jpg Pader I needed a CNC machine for other projects.  I could not afford to buy one as even 'desktop' machines can be as high as £1500 and so I decided to build one.  I had two criteria.  The first was that it had to be accurate and so that precluded anything made with plumbing materials, wood or plastic part...
By: Pader

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:39:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Custom-Stickers-CNC-Vinyl-Cutter/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/ELA6/H159ALA0/F4ZELA6H159ALA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/ELA6/H159ALA0/F4ZELA6H159ALA0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/ELA6/H159ALA0/F4ZELA6H159ALA0.SMALL.jpg ravenquest As a part of my Mentorship with Spark (SparkProgram.org) I learned to make stickers on the Vinyl cutter at the TechShop (techshop.ws) Here is the process to make your own stickers: 1. To begin with we designed the stickers on the computer in Adobe Illustrator. 2. Next we imported our design into ...
By: ravenquest

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:26:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/stepper-motor-drivers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/BBLM/H143LO7Z/FDCBBLMH143LO7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/BBLM/H143LO7Z/FDCBBLMH143LO7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/BBLM/H143LO7Z/FDCBBLMH143LO7Z.SMALL.jpg tgferreira184 a variety of stepper motor drivers Easy to build CNC Mill Stepper Motor and Driver circuits This is a follow up to the Easy to Build Desk Top 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine Once you get the machine all put together its time to make it go. So it's time to drive the motors. And here I've put to... H...
By: tgferreira184

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:45:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/8020-Fastener-Alternatives/
8020 Fastener Alternatives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/Z47F/H0OJ0NCZ/FMMZ47FH0OJ0NCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/Z47F/H0OJ0NCZ/FMMZ47FH0OJ0NCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/Z47F/H0OJ0NCZ/FMMZ47FH0OJ0NCZ.SMALL.jpg forseral While building my cnc mill, domo, I found myself annoyed at the crazy go nuts shipping cost of 8020s fasteners.  Seven dollars is a bit absurd for a part that weights virtually nothing.  Being miserly and impatient I found a few other simple ways to join gussets to 8020 rails. 1/4 20 - socket ...
By: forseral

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:00:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/domo-large-format-cnc-mill/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/1256/H0OJ6X9Z/FWL1256H0OJ6X9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/1256/H0OJ6X9Z/FWL1256H0OJ6X9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/1256/H0OJ6X9Z/FWL1256H0OJ6X9Z.SMALL.jpg forseral Domo is my cnc milling machine targeted at ease of construction while maintaining high rigidity.  I'm not a metal worker nor do i have the tools for this sort of precision.  Having stated such, I designed domo with the goal of using as many existing components as possible.  He's not yet 100% complet...
By: forseral

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:27:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-AnniRouter-v02body-only/
The AnniRouter v0.2(body only) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/ELGK/H0OJ6STB/FY8ELGKH0OJ6STB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/ELGK/H0OJ6STB/FY8ELGKH0OJ6STB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/ELGK/H0OJ6STB/FY8ELGKH0OJ6STB.SMALL.jpg sbenjamin AnniRouter v0.2 is the upgrade version of the 0.1. With all the basic parts you can get on the market you can make your own usb desktop cnc machine. And the machine can cut all the wooden parts by it self, or if you want you can change the parts into other materials. The upgrade version is stronger...
By: sbenjamin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:54:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-CNC-machine-A-DIY-project-documented-via/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/CHK6/H0OJ1JLJ/F3CCHK6H0OJ1JLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/CHK6/H0OJ1JLJ/F3CCHK6H0OJ1JLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/CHK6/H0OJ1JLJ/F3CCHK6H0OJ1JLJ.SMALL.jpg cannedmushrooms My project is to create a CNC machine from stuff found at your local hardware store. I am a teacher / artist / programmer / electronic junky that loves to work with real world materials to invent.  So in my DIY building adventures I decided to document creating a CNC machine via video. So I will be ...
By: cannedmushrooms

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:52:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-5-steady/
Compact 5 steady - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/QGDV/H0KL4GRX/FRMQGDVH0KL4GRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/QGDV/H0KL4GRX/FRMQGDVH0KL4GRX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/GGF8/H0C6MF00/FW6GGF8H0C6MF00.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/GGF8/H0C6MF00/FW6GGF8H0C6MF00.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/GGF8/H0C6MF00/FW6GGF8H0C6MF00.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/XN39/H01NA9RC/FDIXN39H01NA9RC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/XN39/H01NA9RC/FDIXN39H01NA9RC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Nine-table-light/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/7F97/H0AR6LJH/FIY7F97H0AR6LJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/7F97/H0AR6LJH/FIY7F97H0AR6LJH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/7F97/H0AR6LJH/FIY7F97H0AR6LJH.SMALL.jpg kalin.asenov Nine is a table light designed to be illuminated at all time. The body of the light is made of fiberglass; the support is painted steel. Fiber optics are embedded into the fiberglass. Additional LED source of light is placed inside of the cloud shape. At night the fiber optics emit calm and shimmeri...
By: kalin.asenov

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:59:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/True-to-Scale-Landscape-On-Laser-Cutter/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/5Y3Y/GZKGLX9Q/FS15Y3YGZKGLX9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/5Y3Y/GZKGLX9Q/FS15Y3YGZKGLX9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/5Y3Y/GZKGLX9Q/FS15Y3YGZKGLX9Q.SMALL.jpg jschrempp I hadn't planned to make a bigger model. But when my small model garnered some "where is that?" questions from my friends, I knew that another model was in my future. You see, the small pocket model of Edgewood park is good, but it isn't to horizontal scale. The hills are too high, the valleys too d...
By: jschrempp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:52:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coil-over-Pen-for-CNC-Plotting/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/3JQI/GZAD1FSV/FMH3JQIGZAD1FSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/3JQI/GZAD1FSV/FMH3JQIGZAD1FSV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/3JQI/GZAD1FSV/FMH3JQIGZAD1FSV.SMALL.jpg Grunblau I made this pen holder for my DIY CNC when I was at the Detroit Maker Faire.  I plotted mazes and invited kids to solve them by using a Playstation controller to drive the machine.  This pen design allows for the machine to adjust to small variations in the paper surface and maintains a consistent f...
By: Grunblau

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:17:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simulating-Water-Drops-on-Wood/
Simulating Water Drops on Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/11VS/GZ6I5RXM/FS611VSGZ6I5RXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/11VS/GZ6I5RXM/FS611VSGZ6I5RXM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/11VS/GZ6I5RXM/FS611VSGZ6I5RXM.SMALL.jpg Grunblau Note:  This Instructable is entered into the 'Make it Real' Challenge.  If you like it, or find it useful, please take a moment to vote for it by clicking on the button in the upper right hand corner-  Thank You! When I designed and built my own CNC, this is exactly the type of project I had in min...
By: Grunblau

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 20:58:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/plans-to-make-a-5-axle-cnc-head/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/DJHW/GZ0BWMTZ/F7RDJHWGZ0BWMTZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/DJHW/GZ0BWMTZ/F7RDJHWGZ0BWMTZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/DJHW/GZ0BWMTZ/F7RDJHWGZ0BWMTZ.SMALL.jpg tgferreira184 this is a project to make a Z,C and A axle cnc head. it adds the C and A axles to the cutting head. if you make one please post images.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:56:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-Router/
DIY CNC Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SMALL.jpg dbc1218 This is my entry into the Make it Real Challenge.  I designed this machine completely on my computer before making any of the parts.  If you would like to make this CNC router I have included my complete 3D model in the .123d format so that anyone can check it out using 123D.  Here is the DIY CNC Ro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:45:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Cameo/
CNC Cameo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/N8Z8/GYVDJNI8/FLSN8Z8GYVDJNI8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/N8Z8/GYVDJNI8/FLSN8Z8GYVDJNI8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/N8Z8/GYVDJNI8/FLSN8Z8GYVDJNI8.SMALL.jpg n314pc The last two weeks have been rather crazy getting ready for the Shopbot Contest. Several months ago Mike and I wanted to perfect a photo-to-product idea using a bust or head as a starting point. It has been challenging, to say the least. Having very limited CNC experience just 3 months ago, I have j...
By: n314pc

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:27:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Electric-Guitar-Body/
Custom Electric Guitar Body - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/IWAT/GZ38JJEU/F69IWATGZ38JJEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/IWAT/GZ38JJEU/F69IWATGZ38JJEU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/IWAT/GZ38JJEU/F69IWATGZ38JJEU.SMALL.jpg KK4BPS This is an entry to the ShopBot Contest. Its been a long time in the making. Lenny and I have been planing this instructable for quite a while. The contest got us  to try and hurry up, unfortunately we ran into many obstacles. This in combination with our busy college lives (18+ hours a semester) tu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:46:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Wing-Ribs/
CNC Wing Ribs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/D47K/GZ0BWA8K/FUMD47KGZ0BWA8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/D47K/GZ0BWA8K/FUMD47KGZ0BWA8K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/D47K/GZ0BWA8K/FUMD47KGZ0BWA8K.SMALL.jpg n314pc At our monthly meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Association, I was telling the members that I had access to a CNC router. Quickly, one member asked if I could cut out wooden wing ribs. The traditional approach is to make a jig, take hundreds of small sticks and glue and staple them together. Con...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:29:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Paddle-Maze/
CNC Paddle Maze - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/KRU4/GZ5NTP17/FG8KRU4GZ5NTP17.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/KRU4/GZ5NTP17/FG8KRU4GZ5NTP17.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:31:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-CNC-Machine/
Simple CNC Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/XB81/GYVDJ2KA/FV7XB81GYVDJ2KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/XB81/GYVDJ2KA/FV7XB81GYVDJ2KA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:51:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Spirograph/
CNC Spirograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/C4NN/GZ38JFUZ/FXMC4NNGZ38JFUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/C4NN/GZ38JFUZ/FXMC4NNGZ38JFUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Home-built-CNC-Machine-Part-1-Supported-Linear-R/
Home built CNC Machine Part 1 - Supported Linear Rails - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/YLWF/GZ0JIHDT/FF7YLWFGZ0JIHDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/YLWF/GZ0JIHDT/FF7YLWFGZ0JIHDT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/YLWF/GZ0JIHDT/FF7YLWFGZ0JIHDT.SMALL.jpg Pader This instructable is part of an on-going project to build a home CNC machine.  In this part of the project, I will show you how to build a supported linear rail which can be adapted for the desired length (X-Axis) of your own CNC project.   Most people are put off from building a useful sized CNC m...
By: Pader

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:42:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/INDEXER-Rotary-table-DIY-gearbox-stepper-motor-/
INDEXER Rotary table DIY gearbox, stepper motor, and PLC controller. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/GL65/GZ0BVUT6/FA3GL65GZ0BVUT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/GL65/GZ0BVUT6/FA3GL65GZ0BVUT6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/GL65/GZ0BVUT6/FA3GL65GZ0BVUT6.SMALL.jpg Constructer http://youtu.be/lIQm55aLXsI INDEXER Rotary table  One of difficult things in constructing things is cutting or making circles. Hopefully this will help some of you to invent some new ways of doing things. Adding circles, arcs, or curves to your next project may make it a winner. This in...
By: Constructer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:51:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quarriors-Counter/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ZB1Q/GZ0BVWGI/F8MZB1QGZ0BVWGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ZB1Q/GZ0BVWGI/F8MZB1QGZ0BVWGI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ZB1Q/GZ0BVWGI/F8MZB1QGZ0BVWGI.SMALL.jpg jschrempp In the old days a two line cribbage board was all you needed to keep track of your score. When the three handed version came along they just had to add a third track and were good to go. Modern board games are more complex. Today a game might have eight players, all with different scores. Some games...
By: jschrempp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:42:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-board-for-Settlers-of-Catan/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/YZGB/GZLW4BQ8/FR8YZGBGZLW4BQ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/YZGB/GZLW4BQ8/FR8YZGBGZLW4BQ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/YZGB/GZLW4BQ8/FR8YZGBGZLW4BQ8.SMALL.jpg jschrempp My  brother plays a lot of board games and one of his favorites is Settlers of Catan. For those who know it, the game "board" is a set of hexagonal mat board tiles that are placed next to each other on the table top. Game play happens on top of these tiles. In one part of the game play little wooden...
By: jschrempp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:54:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-Clamping-Table-for-Homebrew-CNC/
Vacuum Clamping Table for Homebrew CNC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/KH5Y/GYZNVEOY/FLOKH5YGYZNVEOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/KH5Y/GYZNVEOY/FLOKH5YGYZNVEOY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Making-a-relief-model-of-Edgewood-Park/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/UDM0/GYQFN0A9/F97UDM0GYQFN0A9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/UDM0/GYQFN0A9/F97UDM0GYQFN0A9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/UDM0/GYQFN0A9/F97UDM0GYQFN0A9.SMALL.jpg jschrempp I've been with TechShop for some time now and I enjoy using the Epilog Laser Engraver. I'm always looking for projects to show off its unique capabilities. My girlfriend belongs to a group of volunteers that remove non-native plant species from Edgewood park. Over the last 30 years they have made t...
By: jschrempp

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:02:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Cribbage-Board/
CNC Cribbage Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/DCVZ/GYQFHW5W/F2JDCVZGYQFHW5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/DCVZ/GYQFHW5W/F2JDCVZGYQFHW5W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/How-to-Make-a-Homemade-2x4-Wood-CNC-Router/
Homemade 2'x4' Wood CNC Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/0HDD/GYN8ZAIU/FTC0HDDGYN8ZAIU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/0HDD/GYN8ZAIU/FTC0HDDGYN8ZAIU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Dust-Brush-for-CNC-RotoZip/
0% Dust Brush for CNC RotoZip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/CFBD/GYKQ58V9/F43CFBDGYKQ58V9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/CFBD/GYKQ58V9/F43CFBDGYKQ58V9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/CFBD/GYKQ58V9/F43CFBDGYKQ58V9.SMALL.jpg pooh1485 You can fabricate this simple dust catcher in a short period of time. First of all forgive the photo quality, as I dont claim to be a photographer. This is my first Instructable that has been documented, I have many instructables under my belt, but never documented to any source. I hope to find time...
By: pooh1485

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:34:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Improvements-made-for-Anni-Router-01preparing-fo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/05LI/GYGF8OPL/FPR05LIGYGF8OPL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/05LI/GYGF8OPL/FPR05LIGYGF8OPL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/05LI/GYGF8OPL/FPR05LIGYGF8OPL.SMALL.jpg sbenjamin Dear Folowers: As we test and use the Anni Router 0.1, we found some parts are too soft to use, so we build two extra parts on the Z axis to make is stronger but the result was not satisfied. Then we thought we may need some help from metal. So we change the parts that holds the spindle in to meta...
By: sbenjamin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:29:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quadcopter-frame-design-fiberglass/
Quadcopter frame design (fiberglass). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/A4YH/GXUZMTSO/FKSA4YHGXUZMTSO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/A4YH/GXUZMTSO/FKSA4YHGXUZMTSO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/A4YH/GXUZMTSO/FKSA4YHGXUZMTSO.SMALL.jpg starkec Hi everyone thank you for viewing my instructable If you enjoyed it please give my instructable a vote :) Thank you. I'm a 17 year old student in South Africa with a passion for RC helicopters quad copters and planes  RC Quad-copters are becoming a craze throughout the RC world, and its no surpris...
By: starkec

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:46:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Transamerican-Pyramid-model/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/Q35K/GWTSNLE0/FTZQ35KGWTSNLE0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/Q35K/GWTSNLE0/FTZQ35KGWTSNLE0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/Q35K/GWTSNLE0/FTZQ35KGWTSNLE0.SMALL.jpg gibbon My wife really likes the Transamerican Pyramid so I embarked on making her a 30" model.  It was a little difficult and I had help from an experienced model maker.  These tips will make it a lot easier. Materials: 24" x 36" x 1/8" thick black cast acrylic (I used 1/4" thick acrylic but wouldn't rec...
By: gibbon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:33:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Plate-MarkerEngraver-Homemade/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/RVNA/GW3XH7QL/FF4RVNAGW3XH7QL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/RVNA/GW3XH7QL/FF4RVNAGW3XH7QL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/RVNA/GW3XH7QL/FF4RVNAGW3XH7QL.SMALL.jpg fokusco Ok, I figure this is the time for me to get back on this site.  It's been 5 years or so but I feel this contest may be for me.  I cannot remember how to navigate the site or post an ible, very well.  So, I may accidentally save before I am finished or something....  Anyway, just please forgive my mi...
By: fokusco

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