March 2019
Issue Number: 259
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CNC Routers Can Do All THAT?
Get ready to see some of the amazing capabilities a CNC can bring to your shop. This article provides recipes for success in making cuts in polycarbonate, brass, foam, cardboard and yes, wood. The “ingredients” for each operation include the material being machined, the cutters used, feed speed, depth of cut (DOC), and other variables.
Mil-spec Apache Helicopteer
First seeing service in 1986, the AH-64 “Apache” attack helicopter takes out tanks, bunkers, and other targets. This toy displays much of that firepower, disguised as maple dowels. Easily shape the Apache’s iconic angled fuselage profile by following our full-size patterns. And we’ve gathered all of the hardware and specialty parts in a kit so you can get started quickly.
Buff on a High-gloss Finish
The Nitty Gritty of Sandpaper
Sweet Treats Carrier
Preserve the Plunge
Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Clothesline tackles can-rim cleanup

To extend the longevity of stored paints, stains, and varnishes, I keep their can rims as clean... read more