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Restoring a Shop and Learning CNC: A Beginner’s Success Story

Restoring a Shop and Learning CNC: A Beginner’s Success Story

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Written by Larry Allen   Life threw me a curveball recently when I got sick, making it impossible to work. Stuck at home and feeling restless, I needed something to...

Introducing the Creality K1C: A Game-Changer in 3D Printing

Introducing the Creality K1C: A Game-Changer in 3D Printing

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Introducing the Creality K1C: A Game-Changer in 3D Printing The introduction of the Creality K1C printer marked a new chapter in our printing journey. Its advanced features, user-friendly design, and exceptional...

Genmitsu PROVerXL 2x2 Review: The Ultimate CNC Upgrade for Small Shops

Genmitsu PROVerXL 2x2 Review: The Ultimate CNC Upgrade for Small Shops

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If you have been involved in the maker community for any length of time, you have likely started with a smaller, desktop CNC router machine. They are fantastic for learning...

How to Laser Engrave Curved Objects (My Kortek Wooden Bowl Project)

How to Laser Engrave Curved Objects (My Kortek Wooden Bowl Project)

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BLACK FRIDAY ALERT: Get 25% OFF the Kortek Laser from Nov. 17th to Dec. 1st (PST)! See how it's used in this project, then get the deal. At Woodwonders, my...

Kortek 5W Laser Review: Compact Size, Unexpected Solid Wood Performance

Kortek 5W Laser Review: Compact Size, Unexpected Solid Wood Performance

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BLACK FRIDAY ALERT: Get 25% OFF the Kortek Laser from Nov. 17th to Dec. 1st (PST)! Read the review, then get the deal. In the world of hobbyist laser engravers,...

Crazy Custom Sanding Blocks on the 4040 Pro-Max

Crazy Custom Sanding Blocks on the 4040 Pro-Max

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Written by Chris B At first glance, this might seem like a pretty dumb idea— but hang with me, there’s method in the madness. I’m always reaching for a sanding...

Genmitsu Kortek 5W Laser Engraver In-Depth Review

Genmitsu Kortek 5W Laser Engraver In-Depth Review

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Written by Trevor This Kortek laser is my 5th laser engraver. I’ve had lasers from several different brands and in several different shapes, sizes, and powers. I primarily use them for...

[Part 2] Genmitsu Cubiko Full Review From Unboxing to Projects—The New Benchmark for Desktop CNC

[Part 2] Genmitsu Cubiko Full Review From Unboxing to Projects—The New Benchmark for Desktop CNC

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Written by Dennis Heinze Exploring Advanced Projects with the Cubiko CNC Machine After getting acquainted with the basics of the Cubiko in our first article, it’s time to dive into...