by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, GCode, Software, Tools and Techniques
We had a couple hundred participate in our 2016 Probe and Toolsetter survey, which is great–it shows there is quite a lot of interest in the topic . Let’s go over the results! Do you use a CNC Probe? Please provide the text that needs to be... Details 
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
If you ask most home shop and DIY machinists what the limiting factor is in their shop, I suspect they’d respond that they need a bigger mill or lathe, or they need their first mill or lathe, or they need more room, or something along those lines. Years... Details 
by Bob Warfield | 3D Printing, Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC, Tools and Techniques
I’ve been spending time over on Reddit lately. It’s a great resource that uses the Wisdom of Crowds to curate content. What I mean by that is they not only vote content up and down, but they’re very strict about posting. Nothing too... Details 
by Bob Warfield | 3D Printing, Blog, CNC Projects, CNC Router, DIY CNC
Kindly provide the text you would like me to rephrase. 3D Printer in a Case? Perfect decor for your Man Cave… When I saw this 3D Printer cabinet posted by lsloth over on Reddit I just had to share it here. Not only is it extremely cool, but it houses a Rostock... Details 
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
Suppose you had to build a bunch of space frame tube chassis like this one: Making a bunch of space frames means notching a lot of tubes… Making all those space frames means notching a lot of tubing. Sounds like a little CNC-style automation is in order. That... Details 
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Projects, Tools and Techniques
Why should we be excited about Makers and Hobby CNC’ers? I just saw this great quote from Anthony Bourdain on Food Trucks over on Scott Johnson’s blog, and it really hit home for me as a CNC’er and Small Business Entrepreneur: “Why should you be... Details 
by Bob Warfield | 3D Printing, Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
One of the problems with getting started with a DIY CNC Conversion is not having a CNC to help you make the parts. You can find kits, which are very helpful. You can try to manually machine the parts, which is entirely doable. I did some of both for... Details 
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects
So you’re thinking about CNC Plasma Cutters (also called Plasma Tables) and you’re wondering what you might make with one. Here’s a bunch of ideas made via plasma cutter to get the juices flowing. Yard Art Plasma cutting is an ideal medium for... Details 
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
Feeling frustrated with the inadequate lighting in my Tormach CNC Lathe enclosure, I engaged in a conversation about potential lighting solutions with my friend, John Bower. He’s the regional Tormach distributor in Northern California, and his store, Santa Cruz... Details 
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, Tools and Techniques
CNC Project: Mini Pool Table CNC yourself a mini pool table and shoot ball bearing pool balls with your pencil… I promised to pass this project along in my recent article about Northwest Iowa Community College and their CNC program. They came up with the mini... Details 
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects
With access to CNC machines and the skills to operate them, you have the ability to produce virtually anything you want, even fantastical creations. The beauty of art exemplifies this idea phenomenally, and I’ve always found myself captivated by the intriguing... Details 
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, GCode, Software
Typically, engraving or machining on a flat surface is standard practice and something all CNC workers quickly learn. But have you ever considered how to go about engraving or machining an uneven surface? Allow me to offer an illustration: Engraving or machining on... Details 
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