Hacking a Vintage Belt Sander
Swapping out the motor of an old belt sander to create a precision finish sander.
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Toward Thingiverse.gov?
Unrestricted 3D scans from Uncle Sam. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has released a memorandum directing federal agencies to develop a plan in the next six months to make their scientific collections publicly available. It’s the first step towards creating a central repository of all of the Government’s 3D scans. And the Government has a lot of things to be scanned.
CNC Machining Contest Winner: Viva La Four Axis Delta Router!
A four axis deltabot style milling machine built around creative constraints and run on standard 3D printer hardware takes top honors in our CNC Machining Week contest.
Advanced PCB Making for the People
Seattle retail makerspace Metrix is pushing the envelope of tool access with their Advanced Circuits Lab. Their LPKF Protolaser S is the only such machine available to the general public in the world.
CNC Routing Basics: Toolpaths and Feeds ‘n Speeds
Getting started with CNC routing can be a little difficult and the variety of parameters and steps can be overwhelming. Here’s an overview to get you started.
Random Antique Store Keys Open Vintage Locks
Andover, Minn.-based maker and artist Frank E. Yost reminds us that a difficult problem often has a simple answer.
Anatomy of a CNC Mill
Chris from Rocket Brand Studios takes you on a video tour of his industrial strength CNC mill, explaining the basic components and dispensing advice on building your own. Watch the video to learn more about linear bearings, ball screws, stepper motors, controllers, cutter heads and spindles, cooling and dust removal, and even shopping tips.