Let's say you want a cool skateboard, but all you have is a laser cutter, some wood, and too much time on your hands. What to do? Well, for starters you could get a job and buy a real skateboard but ...

About a decade ago, the only way the average hacker was getting their hands on a desktop 3D printer was by building it themselves from a kit. Even then, to keep costs down, many of these kits were ...

One of the most exciting trends we’ve seen over the last few years is the rise of truly personal computers — that is, bespoke computing devices that are built by individuals to fit their specific ...

Martin Tomsky works with a laser cutter, CNC router and several sheets of plywood to build three-dimensional sculptures of mythical creatures and fantastic landscapes. The landscapes and storylines ...

Rachael (she/her) has been in love with all things video games for more years than she cares to remember. Her previous roles include being a staff writer, senior editor, and also the head of culture ...

Amanda Ghassaei, creator of the 3-D printed record, is at it again, this time with lasers. Diverting from additive manufacturing to subtractive, Ghassaei etched tracks on another medium -- wood -- ...

Makers Justin and his friend Brett have created a fantastic DIY joystick-controlled laser drawing machine powered by an Arduino development board. The framework has been constructed from laser-cut ...

Inspired by the wildlife and nature found in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon-based artist Jason Pancoast of Shadowfox Design handcrafts intricate images out of laser-cut pieces of oak wood. The ...