We visit the headquarters of the Other Machine Company, the makers of a portable desktop CNC milling machine. Funded through Kickstarter, Othermill can be used to milling circuit boards, making molds, and engraving a variety of materials. We learn about how it works and why it’s like a counterpart to 3D printers. source
This is super cool: a handheld CNC router that uses computer vision to let you see exactly what you’re cutting through the bit, and compensates for any shaky hand movement with automatic stabilization. We visit Shaper to learn about the Origin and test out its features! Learn more about Shaper Origin here: http://www.shapertools.com/ Shot by
One of the newest tools in Frank’s shop is a CNC Router Parts industrial-grade CNC cutting machine. This router and plasma cutter is actually a kit that you can put together, and we go through that process with the help of CNC Router Parts’ Drew Cairns. During the assembly, we learn how this machine was
UPDATE: Since we filmed this video (which was not sponsored), Bantam Tools has decided that, while they will still have a pro-level subscription option, they will open up full feeds and speeds override to non-subscribers. Here’s their blog post about the announcement: https://www.bantamtools.com/blog/speeds-and-feeds-override-are-included We test and review the new Bantam Tools Desktop CNC, a powerful
We welcome Bar Smith and Hannah Teagle to show us their Maslow CNC cutting machine, which comes in a $350 kit. This CNC uses an upright design to hold a 4×8 foot sheet of plywood, and is completely open source. We talk about the goals of the Maslow CNC project and what kind of big