The 3D Printing Software Toolchain
An overview of the CAD, CAM, and client software you need.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Skill Builder: 3D Scanning
Use Kinect, ReconstructMe, and 123D Catch to capture 3D models of stuff in the real world — then clean them up for 3D printing.
Printcrime
A futuristic excerpt from Overclocked: Stories of the Future Present.
Plastics for 3D Printing
Not all filament is created equal. From rigid to rubbery, water-soluble to solvent-proof, here’s the skinny on the stringy stuff.
Tool Review: Kobalt 18-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Set
This compact 18-in-1 precision screwdriver set is low-priced but well suited for on-the-go mini fastener-driving needs.
Michael Henriksen’s Hand-Cranked Marble Machine
Michael Henriksen’s laser-cut marble machine sends 5mm ball bearings rolling through a spiraling track. You can adapt the machine to work either left or right handed, and works whether you crank it clockwise or counter-clockwise.
How Mechanical Counters Work
Matthias Wandel, who makes wonderful wooden mechanisms, demonstrates his wooden 3-digit mechanical counter.
