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Cutting Ink
Inkscape Laser Engraving Plug-in: Tutorial for Beginners

Follow this tutorial for the Inkscape laser plug-in to take your laser cutting designs from drawing to G-code all in one program!

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Advanced Milling Advances
6-Axis CNC: What Is It Exactly?

You probably know about 3- and 5-axis CNC milling. But did you know there's also 6-axis CNC milling? Read about this marvel!

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Perfecting CNC Bit by Bit
CNC Router Bits: The Basics to Get Started

Without the right bits, even the perfect CNC rig won't be going very far. Check out our beginner's guide to CNC router bits.

by Brian Obudho
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Loving Life with Lasers
K40 Laser Cutters: All You Need to Know

Want to start working with lasers? Get started with the easily modifiable K40 laser cutter, and upgrade as you go!

by Sachin Dixit
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CNC Pi(e)
LinuxCNC on Raspberry Pi: How to Make It Work

If you're looking to enhance and simplify your DIY CNC setup with LinuxCNC, Raspberry Pi 4 is your friend. Read on to learn more!

by Phillip Bruno
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They'll Have You Spinning
3D Printed Lathe: 10+ Great Projects to Build Your Own

Lathes can be a handy but expensive tool. Read on for DIY 3D printed lathes and accessories. Save money and start cutting!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Maker CNC, Maker Do
The Best CNC Simulators (Online & Offline)

CNC simulator software has a lot to offer. Check out our selection of the best CNC simulators (online and offline). Some are free!

by Lucas Carolo
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The Next Dimension
The Best 4-Axis CNC Routers

3-axis CNC routers are standard, so take your making to the next level with a 4-axis one! Read on to see the best 4-axis CNC router options.

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Precision in Play
Laser Cut Toys: 10 Great CNC Toys to Craft

There are many laser cut toys out there, from airplanes to ping pong paddles. Check out our top picks of CNC toys!

by Guilherme Schendel
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CNC, But Mini
Small CNC Machines: Our 3 Top Picks

CNC machines don't get much smaller than the ones here, our buyer's guide to small CNC machines currently on the market.

by Jonny Edge
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Power to the Microcontroller
Arduino CNC Shield: All You Need to Know

If you have an Arduino, you can use it to control a CNC machine. Read on to find out all about Arduino CNC shields!

by Colin Dow
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A Heart for Your CNC
The 10 Best CNC Controllers (USB & Boards)

Looking for controllers that will be the right fit for your CNC machine? Here are some of our top picks for the best CNC controllers.

by Pranav Gharge
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A New Route-r
The Best Arduino DIY CNC Router Projects

Arduino CNC Routers are fun to build and provide great results. Take a look at some of the best Arduino CNC projects available today!

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Start Here
Easel by Inventables (CNC Software) – Simply Explained

If you're new to CNC, Easel Inventables provides a user-friendly way to get started, and a little more. Read all about it!

by Che Simons
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Large Size, Small Price Tag!
The 20 Best Maslow CNC Projects

The Maslow CNC is a low-cost, large-bed, vertical CNC router. Read on for some great ideas for Maslow CNC projects!

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Snap-Cutting
15 Best Snapmaker CNC Projects

If you're looking for some new Snapmaker CNC projects, we've got some of the best ideas. Read on to find your next Snapmaker project!

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Oh Em Gee-Code!
G-code Generator: All You Need to Know

A G-code generator creates machine instructions for 3D printing or CNC machining. Learn more about G-code generators and how they work.

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Snapmaker 2.0 Review: Best Budget 3-In-1 3D Printer

The Snapmaker 2.0 A350 3-In-1 3D printer, laser engraver/cutter, and CNC mill is our budget pick for 3-In-1 machines. Check out our review to find out why.

by Matthew Mensley
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CNC What You Can Do
CNC 3018 (Pro) – Buyer’s Guide

Want to get a bit more familiar with CNC 3018 (Pro) machines? Find out why these engravers are a great way to start tinkering!

by Larry Wood
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No Swords Needed
Arduino CNC Shield: Buyer’s Guide

Depending on your project, there are a few Arduino CNC shields to choose from. Read on to see your best options!

by Devan Metz
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