When I first started CNCKing.com many years ago in a shoebox apartment in South Korea - I had lots of time to do just one thing... I designed day and night, taking a break only when I actually had to...
One of the biggest decisions a person interested in a CNC machine usually makes is, once they've decided on a machine, is to go the NEW or USED route. Sure, it can save you a bit of money but that...
I met with David a few times in my past life when I ran my industrial 3D animation studio back in the day... I built-up a database of over 50K industrial companies, one by one, and send them out e-mails...
If you ever wondered what it's like being an interior designer and furniture designer, this is the best interview I've had so far! Lots of great information - well worth the read. Key takeaways: Design is about balance, not too...
This was an interesting interview - a world famous designer wins his company a number of prestigious awards and is then thrown to the curb after a round of cutbacks. All visual materials used is intellectual property of Manfrotto. Key...
Something I really need to do more of on CNCKing.com is giving people ideas about cut and engraving times on the over 250 CNC projects on the site... there is so much potential I haven't had time to tap yet!...
I find it interesting how some people that I request an interview from take weeks if not months to get back to me while others have just a few hours turnaround! What's all the more fascinating though is that generally...
Jeff started Pioneer Valley Engineering by downsizing his personal life to be able to up-size his future potential by running his own engineering and production business. In hindsight, it was the best decision he ever made! Here's a few takeaways:...
Before CNCKing.com - everything I saw related to designing projects with wood looked like this. Source: https://canadianwoodworking.com/get-more/frame-and-panel-design and although the article is very well written and yes, I do understand it. This is honestly what I dislike about woodworking -...
It's quite interesting how one person can have so many interests around a specific skill set - Sam is an inventor and mechanical engineer based out of sunny California and works to solve many of the world's problems. He jumped...