Web Columns

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We have developed a number of ongoing web columns. In each, a talented ShopBotter shares expertise and experience in a CNC specialty. These are ongoing efforts that you'll find helpful and informative as well as interesting an entertaining. They are full of useful resources, links, and downloads.

"Democratize the ability to create"		Get Physical... Dan Smithwick, co-founder of Physical Design Co., discusses how ShopBot is helping his company revolutionize the idea of mass customization
Making it all come together on a Buddy 48.		The Pilot's Log... Greg Werner owns Intelliview UAS and enjoys piloting his ShopBot almost as much as his helicopter. Here he shares his love for adventure and for solving problems.
Using Parametric CAD & Alibre Design for CNC Woodworking		Alibre Design for Woodworking... Connie and Kirk Kelsey bring many years in design, engineering, and woodworking to explore using parametric CAD techniques and Alibre for CNC and woodworking productivity.
Another Take on Woodworking and CNC		Gary's Musings... Gary Campbell offers high-end woodworking expertise and thoughts on CNC integration while reporting from paradise.

Creativity and CNC		Rob's ShopBot Magic... Out-of-the-box approaches to making new and creative use of CNC. Rob is also very excited to tell you about Sketchup, Google's free modeling program, and ShopBotting.
Cabinetmaking		David's Sandbox... David Buchsbaum shares his experiences, ideas, and some great projects for cabinetmakers.
Woodworking		Notes from Forney's Woodshop... Longtime ShopBotter John Forney writes from the perspective of practical woodworking with CNC in the shop.
Signmaking		Lincoln Logs... J.D. Iles shows how they do signmaking with CNC in his Lincoln Sign Co. shop in Lincoln, NH.
Getting Started in CNC		Startup CNC with Ed... Ed Lang chronicles the journey of an experienced woodworker bringing CNC into his shop and developing his business.
CNC Tips & Tricks		Brady's Bits & Pieces... Brady Watson provides his latest helpful tricks for improving your productivity and success with CNC.
Robotics and Robotic Tools		Bill's Corner...  Bill Young, our creative guru of productive robotic gizmos, describes his latest ideas.
ShopBot Perspectives		Reporting from ShopBot... Ted Hall comments from a ShopBot perspective on...whatever.

If you've ever had an interest in writing an ongoing column and sharing what you know with other ShopBotters, we'd like to talk to you about developing your own web column.