This 5-axis CNC router could soon be an open source tool. [Mike Calvino] built it for the School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas. It can be used as a router or as a plasma cutter/welder.

[David Taylor] needed a CNC router to do some more complex projects — so he did what any maker would do if they’re strapped for cash — make it from scratch! The impressive part of this build is that ...

This is a cheap mini CNC Router that can be made from Ender-3 parts. It can complete tasks such as milling, engraving, drawing, and manufacturing PCBs. The machine is powered by Nema 17 motors, belts, ...

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 ...

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 ...

CNC router tables have a flat, machined surface with grooves or channels over the whole area and rubber seals. Metallurgical advancement in router bits have allowed for higher speed machining, ...

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, ...

Clean, crisp cuts are the hallmark of a well-set-up CNC router. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, getting smooth edges and reducing finishing time is always a win. The good news? A few ...