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 ...

Over the last few years, the state of the art in handheld routers has been tucked away in the back of our minds. It was at SIGGRAPH in 2012 and we caught up to it at Makerfair last year. Now, it’s ...

There are a variety of wood routers suitable for a myriad of woodworking projects on the market these days. Most of the designs have been around for a number of years, and if you're a serious ...

The YETI TOOL SmartBench is a portable, large-format CNC router that is easy to assemble and pack away – taking less than five minutes to put together or take apart. “It was created for the user who ...

The digital fabrication industry continues to grow, and there's no better time to be a maker. Much has been written about 3D printing, but many DIYers have found more practical uses for CNC routers ...

In today's fast-paced manufacturing world, having the right equipment is crucial to staying competitive. Whether you're in woodworking, metalworking, or any other industry that relies on precision, ...

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, ...

The HDS Series CNC router is a precision cutting device that uses quality components such as THK rails and bearings. The HDS Series CNC router is a precision cutting device that uses quality ...

Judah Sher's cubicle wasn't originally on our slate of scheduled stops during yesterday's trip to the Artisan's Asylum hacker space in Somerville, Massachusetts, but the man behind the Kikori CNC ...

[Ed] is pretty old school. He loves the functionality of old industrial shop tools that have their own dedicated systems. With huge candy-like buttons, who wouldn’t? [Ed] decided to replicate this ...