It’s almost hard to remember a time when the obvious answer to most questions about manufacturing wasn’t “Throw it on the CNC.” CNC machines have become so entrenched that the acronym has become a ...

CNC gantry milling machine helps McDaniel Custom Cues reduce production time by 75-80%. Switching to CNC milling has reduced the time needed to cut pool cue points and the female pockets they fit into ...

An overview on how I use my ShapeOko 2 CNC router by Inventables to create wood inlay. This video covers exporting art from Adobe Illustrator and importing it into Easel, a new browser based 3D ...

Looking for a unique way to add a nice metal inlay to finish off your project? [Ben Krasnow] shows us how using a CNC router, a bit of solder, and a lot of sand paper! It’s actually a pretty simple ...

A unique drag knife cuts square corners or sharp acute angles with no over-cutting into the adjacent material. One unusual product innovation at the IWF 2012 was a CNC drag knife recently introduced ...

The Deering Banjo Co. uses DesignCAD software from to create inlays for the banjos’ fingerboards and necks. Banjo manufacturer Deering Banjo Co., Spring Valley, Calif., uses DesignCAD software from ...

These video titles focus on guitar restoration, customization, and craftsmanship. The first showcases the revival of a forgotten Fujigen guitar, bringing it back to playable condition. The second ...