What's this all about? Laser engraving is an incredibly versatile technique that allows you to etch intricate designs and patterns onto various materials. The awesome thing is that Laser Engravers have really become popular over the last few years whic ...
How to CNC a ‘ball bearing maze’!
With Christmas around the corner, it's time to start thinking about some last minute custom made presents. A ball bearing maze can make a great little stocking filler. It can be as simple or complex as you like making it a fun one for kids or adults. ...
How to build an ‘Industrial Sideboard’
This is a project I have been meaning to do for a long time. I really like the 'industrial look' furniture. You know the type: welded steel frames and chunky wooden panels. After a bit of shopping around (well actually, quite a few months!) I couldn't fi ...
Thingiverse: Online CAD Library
Thingiverse is a universe of things. Download our files and build them with your lasercutter, 3D printer, or CNC. Thingiverse, owned by the Makerbot team, has a huge library of parts (or things) heavily geared towards 3D printing. If you have a 3D prin ...
GrabCad Community: Excellent CAD source
GrabCad: The largest online community of professional designers, engineers, manufacturers, and studentsGrabCad Community Finding CAD online can be a tricky process, especially if you are looking for something in a native CAD software format. This is w ...
Fusion 360: CAD, CAM and all round awesome software
Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software connects your entire product design & development process in a single tool.Autodesk Fusion 360 is a very powerful CAD, CAM & CAE package which is free to hobbyists. It is the most comprehensive free program tha ...
Lockdown CNC: Custom Dado Rail!?
Picture this: you are mid lock down and figure now is an excellent time for some house decorating. You start to clear the room, pack up all your stuff, dismantle the wardrobe... And discover 40cm's of missing dado rail! The missing dado offender! T ...
Misumi: Engineering Supplies and Toys
MISUMI is one of the world's leading suppliers of configurable mechanical components for special purpose, plastic mold and press die machine construction. Misumi - https://uk.misumi-ec.com/ Misumi is one of my all time amazing suppliers! The configu ...