We feature a lot of how-to and diy projects here at Popular Mechanics, but many of them require an expensive piece of equipment: a CNC router. These computer-controlled cutting machines can create ...

Hamilton Scenic Specialty got its start in 2000, custom fabricating scenery and stage sets from wood and mixed materials, for Broadway-style theater, rock and roll road shows, and other segments of ...

This 3-axis CNC table router was designed and built from scratch by students from the University of Akron. Fabrication occurred at think[box] where parts were cut using the ShopBot.

CNC routers with tool changers are advanced machines designed to handle multiple tasks without manual intervention. A tool changer allows the router to automatically switch between different tools, ...

YETI TOOL launched SmartBench PrecisionPro+, describing it “the world's first CNC router with automated feeds and cutting speeds”. Having recently unveiled its SmartBench Mini, a smaller version of ...

We’ve lost track of the number of home built CNC machines we’ve covered in the past, but we thought a comprehensive list of the best would help you understand why we’re so excited about the LumenLab ...

This 5-axis CNC router could soon be an open source tool. [Mike Calvino] built it for the School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas. It can be used as a router or as a plasma cutter/welder.

For a certain kind of handy geek, the journey is way more fun than the destination. That’s why Patrick Hood-Daniel, founder of buildyourcnc.com and author of the DIY CNC bible Build Your CNC Machine, ...

Backyard fire pits make for great evening entertainment. If you're looking to build one with a bit more flair and can work a CNC router, then you've got all the tools you need to shape a custom fire ...

In today's fast-paced manufacturing world, having the right equipment is crucial to staying competitive. Whether you're in woodworking, metalworking, or any other industry that relies on precision, ...