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CNC Machine in Pipe

A DIY CNC Machine in Pipe

I have been doing a lot of tinkering lately (yup, that's why!). I cannot get the mechanical aspect of CNCs out of my system, so until then, enjoy the crazy...

A DIY CNC Machine in Pipe

I have been doing a lot of tinkering lately (yup, that's why!). I cannot get the mechanical aspect of CNCs out of my system, so until then, enjoy the crazy...

Bill of Materials

Bill of Materials

Many of you have asked me to provide a list of materials and costs for the CNC Machine. Here, I will provide a list of the materials, costs and where...

Bill of Materials

Many of you have asked me to provide a list of materials and costs for the CNC Machine. Here, I will provide a list of the materials, costs and where...

A Variety Of End Mills

Some Information about End Mills (Rotational Cu...

I receive a healthy dose of questions about end mills and which ones that I use. I usually respond with answers like, my end mill will probably differ from your...

Some Information about End Mills (Rotational Cu...

I receive a healthy dose of questions about end mills and which ones that I use. I usually respond with answers like, my end mill will probably differ from your...

The CNC Process: From CAD to Product

The CNC Process: From CAD to Product

I have put together a video tutorial of the entire process from drawing a part in CAD (Computer Assisted/Aided Design) to the final product that is cut out from the...

The CNC Process: From CAD to Product

I have put together a video tutorial of the entire process from drawing a part in CAD (Computer Assisted/Aided Design) to the final product that is cut out from the...

Torque and Linear Motion Formula

Torque and Linear Motion Formula

Periodically, I get questions from users of the site regarding torque and how much is required to move certain masses and a recent user emailed me specifically and it gave...

Torque and Linear Motion Formula

Periodically, I get questions from users of the site regarding torque and how much is required to move certain masses and a recent user emailed me specifically and it gave...

CNC Machine Pecking

CNC Machine Pecking

So, what does a woodpecker do? It pecks, and the pecking is to bore a hole. It would be very difficult for a woodpecker to bore a hole in a...

CNC Machine Pecking

So, what does a woodpecker do? It pecks, and the pecking is to bore a hole. It would be very difficult for a woodpecker to bore a hole in a...