The main mechanical tools in a hacker’s shop used to be a drill press and a lathe. Maybe a CNC mill, if you were lucky. Laser cutters are still a rare tool to find in a personal shop, but today’s ...

While some decent lasers are out there for under $400 USD, they tend to be a little small. What if you wanted something a little nicer but didn’t want to jump to the $2,000 category? The answer for ...

These are great days for makers. Affordable 3D printers and CNC mills are popping up everywhere, opening up new worlds of production to wide ranges of designers. However, one major tool still hasn't ...

Lasers are fun and exciting and can make amazing things. Small artistic businesses should invest in the P2 from xTool to make everything faster. James has been writing about technology for years but ...

Once upon a time, an aircraft pilot looking down toward the ground saw only the distant twinkling lights of homes and cities. But pilots have had an unfortunate high-tech worry for many years: ...

The XTool F2 is just about the most user-friendly electronic design/art tool I've ever tested — and I've worked with more than my fair share. Testing and design tools, methods, and mediums — that ...

The Glowforge Laser Cutters use a high power CO2 laser for accurately engraving and cutting various materials. In the Maker Lab we have a Glowforge Plus laser. Materials: Cardboard, cardstock, wood, ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

If you are thinking of starting a laser engraving business, you might be interested in learning more about the latest laser engraver and cutter from Creality. Over the past few years, laser engravers ...

For all its promise, the 3-D printer is not perfect. Sure, it’s great for creating prototypes or small personal items or parts, but it simply cannot do everything. Those who want to dive into design ...

Etsy’s 2026 laser-cut market is being shaped by two converging forces: booming demand for personalized, high-margin designs and growing consumer interest in sustainability. Top sellers range from ...