The main mechanical tools in a hacker’s shop used to be a drill press and a lathe. Maybe a CNC mill, if you were lucky. Laser cutters are still a rare tool to find in a personal shop, but today’s ...

Good design starts with a good idea, and being able to flesh that idea out with a model. In the electronics world, we would build a model on a breadboard before soldering everything together. In much ...

Laser cutters are primarily classified by their laser source, which determines: For most users, everything comes down to ...

Makers and hobbyists looking for help in creating custom laser cut transfers, cutouts and designs may be interested in the xTool M1 desktop laser cutter and blade cutting machine currently available ...

These are great days for makers. Affordable 3D printers and CNC mills are popping up everywhere, opening up new worlds of production to wide ranges of designers. However, one major tool still hasn't ...

Woodworking has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of a new desktop laser cutter that is capturing the attention of both hobbyists and professionals. This innovative 40W laser ...

Laser cutting is fun. A lot of fun. You’re putting a thing into a box and firing friggin’ lasers at it to cut or etch whatever your heart desires. It’s a wonderful Venn diagram of science and fire ...