Plans, projects and How-to's for Home Machinists and Other Makers
If you would like to see some cool projects made with a small CNC mill then take a look at David Morrow’s web site. It may inspire you to try CNC or give you some new ideas if you already have. You’ll find an eclectic collection of clocks, hot air engines and motorcycle and car accessories. … Read the rest
Ken Gracey built this Christmas gift for his dad from plans for the NAMES finger engine. The engine was originally intended to be made on a manual lathe and mill but Ken made his version with CNC equipment.
You can download his CAD drawings if you would like to do the same. … Read the rest
I unexpectedly bought a CNC mini-mill a couple of weeks ago and since then I’ve been trying to learn about CAD and CAM software. It came with the very popular Mach 3 controller program and that will be enough to get me started cutting metal. But my understanding is that sooner or later I’m going to need CAD/CAM software if I want to design a part on my computer and then make it on the mill.… Read the rest
I hope that I’m not the only one who thinks this is funny.
