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CNC Machine Spare

Machining a Carbon Fiber Quadcopter Frame

I was asked to make a batch of carbon fiber parts for a drone prototype. This is how I went about doing it in a way that minimized cleanup and post-processing of parts. Disclaimer: Cutting carbon fiber involves health risks you should take care to mitigate. Use high performance dust collection and avoid inhalation of

CNC Routers

How Bad is it to Drill on a CNC Router?

I had long heard (and myself repeated) that drilling on a CNC router was less than ideal. But just how bad is it to drill materials at 10k RPM? That’s what I wanted to find out for myself. I’m using Short/Stub Length drill bits from McMaster (https://www.mcmaster.com/drills) but there’s nothing special about them. Shop around!

CNC Wood Carving Machine

Making Spoons with Two Sided Milling Jig

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CNC Milling Machine

The Cheapest CNC Milling Machine

PCB Milling was on my TODO list. So I thought I’ll give the cheapest CNC mill a try that isn’t made from card board. You would be surprised how far I got within two days of messing around with that. The fun alone was worth every penny of this purchase. Enjoy! Links to parts and

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