In the world of hobby-level CNC cost and simplicity are usually the name of the game. Using inexpensive and easily found materials makes a big difference in the feasibility of a project.

[Petteri Aimonen] demonstrates three inexpensive ways to DIY some bellows-style dust covers ... and this limits how close to the end of travel the CNC carriage can move with the bellows attached.

When choosing the right equipment for precision machining, makers and small workshop owners often face a critical decision: a desktop CNC machine or a traditional mill. Each type of machine has its ...