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 routers are amazing machines that can make intricate and precise cuts at the touch of a button. But there is a learning curve involved with setting up the machine, designing plans, and using the ...

This 3-axis CNC table router was designed and built from scratch by students from the University of Akron. Fabrication occurred at think[box] where parts were cut using the ShopBot.

In the world of hobby-level CNC cost and simplicity are usually the name of the game. Using inexpensive and easily found materials makes a big difference in the feasibility of a project. [FreeRider] ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson shares an honest look at the X-Carve CNC machine, demonstrating how this powerful router ...