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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 12, 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 4, 2022 by David Gewirtz in 3D Printing

This device recycles plastic water bottles into 3D printing filament (and it's open source)

We look at a device that helps save the planet by recycling plastic water bottles into 3D printer filament. Read on for a very cool machine and some very scary stats.

June 20, 2022 by David Gewirtz in 3D Printing

10 fun tools for dad's workshop: A Father's Day gift guide

We picked 10 interesting and unique tools that you can gift dad this Father's Day to help him out in the workshop.

June 18, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Yard & Outdoors

A 3D printed orthotic device made from castor oil

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May 19, 2022 by Greg Nichols in 3D Printing

Anker announces the AnkerMake M5, a 3D printer for the masses

The spec sheet alone makes this 3D printer look like it's a winner. But we'll have to hold judgement until it ships.

April 6, 2022 by Jason Cipriani in 3D Printing

The best cheap 3D printers: Beginner 3D printers for under $500

Do you want to get started in the wonderful world of 3D printing but don't want to spend too much money? Well, you're in luck. You can get started for as little as $130 (although things start to get better over about $200). We present a batch of great 3D printers for beginners that will have you cranking out Baby Yoda replicas in no time.

April 2, 2022 by David Gewirtz in 3D Printing

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If you're in the market for a 3D printer, you'll find one here that fits your needs.

March 26, 2022 by David Gewirtz in 3D Printing

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

Building the ultimate USB charging tower (concept prototype)

We use a 3D printer and a speciality photo printer to help create a charging station capable of charging 40 USB devices at once. And still, it's not quite enough.

January 31, 2022 by David Gewirtz in 3D Printing

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