I'm still banned from the USA until after this event is finalized so I can't make it for the second and final week of festivities so head over and send my regards to the kiosks at Destination INNOVATION! http://artsalliancegw.org/2015/08/31/destination-innovation-will-continue-for-one-more-weekend-at-90-west-main-street/ Be...
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Why do I enjoy interviewing designers? Because they change your perspectives on everyday items and combined, they show you the gradual evolution of design both globally and locally as new technologies come to the forefront. Creativity is always there, it's...
You read right, I'm currently banned from entering the United States of America until the 8th of September after being finger printed, photographed and scanned into their database at the border. What did I do? I had the gull to...
Thinking of starting a custom CNC shop? It isn't as easy as you may think... and expect some bumps along the road. There are many pitfalls when it comes to starting a new business, regardless of the industry you are...
When I first started CNCKing.com (then WoodMarvels.com), I began with creating designs for CNC lasers. The reason is simple, if you have a laser, you have some money (keep in mind that was 8 years ago). After a few books,...
As a follow-up to my previous blog post about branding issues with Chinese laser manufacturers, the next step down the totem pole for most shops looking for a cheap laser are going the used route. My Situation I bought a...
About a year ago, I got delivery of a brand new Trotec Speedy 400 flexx for my new company, CNCROi.com. Here is my review of it thus far (I did my 6 month follow-up HERE)... and here's a video 3.5...
No, I'm not kidding, according to Alibaba, there is a brand new FDA approved Epilog Laser engraver for sale for 2 500-5 300$US ready for you right now! You get an Epilog CNC laser that's "full scale" for less than...
I've finished-up my latest book, my 5th "WoodMarvels.com" book, titles CNCROi.com Volume V: Think it, Build it, Sell it! and I've sent off the final proof for publishing. You can buy it right now by visiting http://cncking.com/digital-files/shop-essentials/books/cnc-design-anthology.html Of course, the...
As I write this, I'm going through the final proof of my upcoming book CNCROi.com: Think it, Build it, Sell it! I've also updated the book cover, above is the proof version, the bottom picture is the update as it...