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Episode V: The CNC Strikes Back

on October 21, 2026October 20, 2026 By hamiltonsprawls

With the utilization of new technology comes lessons in checking for errors and optimizing settings. As cuts progressed over the weekend, the CNC was no different. First, we learned to double check the placement of clamps to ensure proper clearance for the CNC's cutting head to pass. A 1/2" difference in placement caused the head [...]

The CNC Shuffle

on September 30, 2026September 29, 2026 By hamiltonsprawls

After completing a first mockup of one of the ten partition walls in the project, we realized staying consistent with dado cuts (slots) in the wooden members composing the walls was difficult. With the recent addition of a three-axis CNC (essentially a robot for carving wood) in the shop, we decided to take a digital [...]