I’ve built a similar CNC about 1/3 the size for approx $500. Works great on timber and 6mm acrylic sheet. Probably would stuggle with metal, however that’s not what I built it for.

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 wh… ...

For as little as $5,000—compared to $100,000 or more for a pro-level CNC router—the ShopBot is within reach for enthusiasts and maker spaces around the world.

[Update: If you're not quite sure what a CNC machine is, check out the Wikipedia article, mkay.] Parts Hunting For Part 1 of the How-To, we'll go over all the major components of the project and ...

Backyard fire pits make for great evening entertainment. If you're looking to build one with a bit more flair and can work a CNC router, then you've got all the tools you need to shape a custom ...

I wanted to build my AT-ST stencil out of 1/8 inch acrylic, so I fed a sheet into the router. Because of the toughness of acrylic, many shallow cuts had to be taken to form the shape; the actual ...

To build the staircase, Uyeda uses the CNC to cut out 12 shapes of incremental size from a plywood sheet, which he then stacks and fits around the post to secure into place.