Brass to Bits
Minnie’s name plate is finally finished! Let’s start with the finalé and work backwards : The black is high gloss automotive paint. I sprayed a nice […]
Machining brass
Today was cncbot’s big day: machining brass sheet! Proof in plywood: Brass in process: Ready for extraction: I’ll post the finished piece once the […]
DIY Laser part 3: The Muscle
The gantry is the part of a CNC robot that puts a tool just where it needs to be to get the job done. The tool […]
DIY Laser part 2: The Skin
It’s a common misconception that low-powered CO2 lasers can’t cut through metal. But in the right circumstances, you can cut thin metals just fine (even […]
DIY Laser part 1: The Bones
There’s no such thing as a cheap laser engraver. Though you might think otherwise if you’re like many DIY types, trolling eBay in the hopes […]
MakerSlide Kickstarter
Barton Dring (of Buildlog DIY laser cutter fame) is holding a Kickstarter for an Open Source linear bearing system. This should greatly reduce the prototyping time […]