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machine shop , Making stuff , Tooling
The true cost of tooling up an at-home machine shop

You have the CNC machine, the lathe and the mill, but you'll need proper tooling before you can really start making stuff.

CNC | Making stuff
CNC machining at home: What you need to get started

CNC machining, once cutting-edge technology, can now be performed in your garage.

Tom Suddard
Shop Work | Bridgeport mill | Making stuff | Mill
How to renovate a new-to-you milling machine

We bought this old Bridgeport mill. Now to make it operational in our home shop.

Tom Suddard
Bridgeport mill | Making stuff | Mill
How to buy a mill–and how to get it home

What's harder than buying a Bridgeport Mill within your price range? Getting it home.

Tom Suddard
Shop Work | Lathe | Making stuff
What you need to know before buying a lathe

Thinking about buying a lathe? First, a few things to consider.

Tom Suddard
Making stuff | 3D Scanning
How to get high-quality 3D scans at home

Can 3D scanning really remove hours of measuring and modeling from the fabrication process? Follow along as we dive into the world of at-home 3D scanning.

Tom Suddard
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