cnc News, Reviews and More - Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers https://makezine.com/tag/cnc-2/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:18:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/favicon-32x32.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 cnc News, Reviews and More - Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers https://makezine.com/tag/cnc-2/ 32 32 179013238 Compass CNC Heads Forward https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/machining/compass-cnc-heads-forward/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=571773 Compass CNC Heads Forward

Compass CNC is finally ready to launch V1.0 of their 3D-printed open source handheld CNC router.

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Unlock Your Maker Potential: Crafting with the Genmitsu Cubiko CNC https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/unlock-your-maker-potential-crafting-with-the-genmitsu-cubiko-cnc/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:42 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=570210 Unlock Your Maker Potential: Crafting with the Genmitsu Cubiko CNC

Cubiko is LIVE on Kickstarter! Back the project now and secure your early-bird discount! Imagine having a CNC machine that fits on your desk but has the power to create professional-quality projects. That’s the reality with the Cubiko CNC. Whether it’s wood, metal, or even PCBs, the right tool can open up endless possibilities. That’s […]

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Get Your Bearings With Compass Handheld CNC Router https://makezine.com/projects/get-your-bearings-with-compass-handheld-cnc-router/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://makezine.com/?post_type=projects&p=569841 Get Your Bearings With Compass Handheld CNC Router

The concept of a handheld CNC machine may seem backwards. CNCs are big hunks of metal with spinning blades. Why would I ever put one of these into my hands?

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CNC & Laser Engraved Coin Bank: SainSmart Anniversary Project https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/cnc-laser-engraved-coin-bank-sainsmart-anniversary-project/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:54:00 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=568043 CNC & Laser Engraved Coin Bank: SainSmart Anniversary Project

To celebrate SainSmart’s anniversary, Windsor Woodcraft, a dedicated SainSmart customer, embarked on a creative project to design and build a wooden and acrylic coin bank. Using the Genmitsu PROVer XL 4030 V2 CNC machine and the Genmitsu L8 20W laser engraver, Windsor Woodcraft demonstrated not only the versatility of these tools but also their own […]

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Review: Coast Runner Desktop CNC Mill https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/machining/review-coast-runner-desktop-cnc-mill/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=565318 Review: Coast Runner Desktop CNC Mill

We got to check out this unassuming little machine. the coast runner really has guts and the price isn't too bad either.

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Book Review: The Machinist Sculptor by Chris Bathgate https://makezine.com/article/craft/fine-art/book-review-the-machinist-sculptor-by-chris-bathgate/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=566440 Book Review: The Machinist Sculptor by Chris Bathgate

Chris Bathgates book on industrial art is a triumph of beautiful sculpture and elegant writing

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Review: Onefinity CNC “Machinist” X35 https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/machining/review-onefinity-cnc-mahcinist-x35/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:09:51 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=566329 Review: Onefinity CNC “Machinist” X35

The Onefinity CNC X35 is a budget friendly beast. It is easy to build, easy to control, and almost perfect.

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Papa’s Gonna Build You a PancakeBot https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/maker-faire/papas-gonna-build-you-a-pancakebot/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:04:08 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=566346 Papa’s Gonna Build You a PancakeBot

How food printing became a family affair for PancakeBot creator Miguel Valenzuela.

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I CNC’D This Lamp Out Of Cherry And I Love It https://makezine.com/article/workshop/woodworking/i-cncd-this-lamp-out-of-cherry-and-i-love-it/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:19:34 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=566331 I CNC’D This Lamp Out Of Cherry And I Love It

About a year ago had some scrap cherry sitting around and really wanted to find a way to show off the warm tones of the wood in a lamp. I get so sick of the hard metals or plastics so common in lighting and wanted something that really just exuded the warm welcoming texture and […]

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Review: TwoTrees TTC 450 CNC Machine https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/machining/review-twotrees-ttc-450-cnc-machine/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://makezine.com/?p=565915 Review: TwoTrees TTC 450 CNC Machine

manufacturer: TwoTrees link: https://www.twotrees3dofficial.com/products/ttc-twotrees-cnc-engraving-machine price: $549 as tested (with the 500w spindle upgrade) summary This machine from twotrees boasts a 460x460x80mm working area. It arrives partially assembled, including a wasteboard. Included in the kit are tools for assembly and a small assortment of endmills. This machine is intended for soft materials like plastics, foam, and […]

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