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I got my amazing ShopBot Desktop from ShopBot Tools six months ago and since then, have put the machine through its paces. Here is a review of how things have gone so far. 30+ models tested and (almost) released! Over the past 6 months, I’ve cut over 30 models and almost released an equal amount here on WoodMarvels.com  – considering I’ve never touched a CNC machine beforehand nor knew how to film with a camera (skill I’m still learning through [...]

I visited ShopBot Tools and got a ShopBot Desktop almost 6 months ago and since then, have cut more than 30 models with it (each one 2-3x for prototyping)… it’s a great machine and now I’m on their homepage (below) and here is a direct link to the page the testimonial links to… I guess now you know what I look like minus the beard and long hair!

When I make my videos for the CNC projects here on WoodMarvels.com, I have two main work rooms – the first is the garage where I do all the cutting and assembly. The second is where I do the introductions… I first did everything in the garage but the weather was too cold and the lighting was more difficult to deal with. I’m not a natural in front of the camera so this is a skill I’m still very much [...]

About a month back I got an inquiry, a customer in Greece needed a physical kit cut and shipped to them ASAP for their kid’s school project. I sprung into action! I sent the request to my Commercial License Holder in France (yep, sold one there a while back – thanks Benjamin!) and his company cut and shipped it… within 3 days, the customer had in their hands! Dear Jon, Well, the “construction” of the bridge finished from the very [...]

I’ve now completed the 3D animation and live filming using a new format for the newest CNC project here on WoodMarvels.com… a Pterodactyl CNC! Once completed, this 14 piece model has the dimensions of L: 40cm, W: 25cm, H: 11cm @ 6mm. It’s all cut on one 500mm x 400mm sheet of plywood. This is the last of my original laser dinosaur series I made and you can fine it in DXF/EPS/AI/PartWorks and PDF file formats at WoodMarvels.com under Collaborations [...]

The final batch of my initial CNC projects which I did as soon as I got my ShopBot Desktop included this Fish Pad CNC, it was actually the very first thing I cut while here as it required no assembly! You can buy these plans and the other 17 at WoodMarvels.com under Adobe Illustrator, EPS, DXF and PartWorks file formats under Collaboration / ShopBot Tools (CNC). ShopBot’ing a Fish Pad: Proof of Concept

Yep, Santa and his Reindeer have made another trip to WoodMarvels.com, this time in the form of a CNC project! You can find this new CNC project under Collaborations / AskJerry in PDF, DXF, AI and PartWorks file formats. This was a fun project to update from Jerry’s design to be CNC’able as all the smooth curves really looked cool being cut out by the ShopBot Desktop… it’s amazing seeing a 130 pound machine move so gracefully as it’s cutting [...]

I’ve always enjoyed the majestic grace of elephants, they seem to know who they are and don’t seem to care what other animals do around them. They are very proud and strong, and now you can get your very own CNC equivalent! You can find this now at WoodMarvels.com in PartWorks/DXF and PDF file formats right now. It’s made-up of 24 pieces with dimensions @ 6mm of L: 22cm, W: 12cm, H: 16.5cm cut on one 500mm x 400mm sheet [...]

Dirk designed this wonderful tray for laser and it was on the top of my list to try to convert to CNC… and now you can buy it as well at WoodMarvels.com under Collaborations / Dirk (or ShopBot Tools) for your very own workshop. This CNC project is 14 pieces in total and if you are using 6mm thick material,19cm square with a height of 6cm. The joints are pretty tight so you probably don’t even need glue either if [...]

The Pen and Pencil Holder B is a quick project that features a hidden guide system for easy assembly. Just slide one piece after the other, use clamps to hold things tight while the glue dried and you are done! You can get the files right now at WoodMarvels.com under Collaborations / ShopBot Tools in DXF/Partworks and PDF formats. Completed 19 piece model dimensions @ 6mm L: 13cm, W: 7cm, H: 9cm cut on one 500mm x 400mm sheet of [...]