Edition — Labor Day
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Edition — Labor Day
Sept. 9, 2020
Shop Project
Shop-Built CNC Router
Part 1: Shop-Built CNC
Creative director Chris Fitch built himself a CNC a few years ago — just to see what it was like. The result is a machine that costs less than half of a comparable commercial model. Take a look at the details and features here.
Shop Project
Router Lift
Part 2: Router Lift, Part 1
A router lift makes working at the router table so much easier. Bit height adjustments and even bit changes can all be handled from above the surface. The thing is most commercial lifts cost way more than the router it holds. You can build your own router table lift for about $50. Follow along to give your router table the upgrade it really needs.
Shop Tip
Small Clamping Squares
Gluing up small projects presents challenges for getting clamps in place and keeping parts square. However, a some unexpected hardware and supplies can save the day.