Desktop Fabrication

The DIY/maker movement is more vital than ever, as low-cost 3D printers have distributed the means of production onto any desktop anywhere.

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This Ring camera hack helps me keep a close eye on my most dangerous tech

In one room I have a robot-controlled laser beam that can slice through most materials. And in another, I have a robot-controlled spinning wheel of death.

May 20, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Desktop Fabrication

Glowforge Pro review: Laser cutting and engraving for serious makers and small businesses

If you have the money and space, and can put up with some noise and odor, the Glowforge Pro will allow you to undertake an impressive range of creative projects.

January 30, 2023 by Charles McLellan in Desktop Fabrication

Adventures in laser cutting: Solving a Glowforge sizing conundrum

In which our intrepid adventurer gives up when a project doesn't work right, comes back after three months with new determination, does some more problem-solving, and ends up checking a little box. Which box? Stay tuned.

August 11, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Desktop Fabrication

These are the most googled 3D printing questions of 2022, answered

We look at the ten most googled 3D printing questions and then do a fast run through them, providing answers for each. This is a great place to start if you're interested in learning about 3D printing.

August 3, 2022 by David Gewirtz in 3D Printing

XGIMI Aura projector and Uplift Desk: Unexpectedly useful for workshops and studios

In this week's project, we're repurposing two items meant for the office or living room to use in the workshop and studio. And they rock!

April 15, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Hardware

3018 Pro CNC review: This tiny, under-$150 CNC is surprisingly fun and useful

This functional yet inexpensive CNC machine is ideal for prototyping printed circuit boards and carving small signs.

March 21, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Desktop Fabrication

My first big CNC project: An organizer rack for parts

Yes, ladies and gentlemen. 3/4-inch plywood is my new filament. I'll show you how I built an entire storage cabinet without making a single saw cut. It's David's first big CNC project, and it rocks!

March 2, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Desktop Fabrication

Hands-on: Building the next generation X-Carve CNC (build log)

David Gewirtz details his quest to build an Inventables X-Carve CNC. In this abbreviated build log, he takes you day-by-day the steps he used to build the machine.

February 2, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Desktop Fabrication