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. [FreeRider] ...

There are a million and one ways to build your own CNC router, depending on your tastes, budget, and application, your design choices will differ accordingly. [Steve Tyng] was well aware of this when ...

CNC routers are great but can be time consuming and overkill when you simply need to make a few simple cuts. This 3D router keeps your project moving forward and there's no software to fiddle with.

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, ...

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 ...

In this video, Ben Uyeda of HomeMade Modern demonstrates how to build a sleek, contemporary spiral staircase using just a standard schedule steel post, plywood and a CNC router (along with a healthy ...