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Luthier’s Scribing Tools – 3D print your own

These 3D-printed scribing tools are perfect for luthiers and woodworkers who need to mark an offset in close quarters, especially on pieces with multiple planes, such as the inside of a violin or cello. The tool holds a 2mm pencil lead in the center of a disc of various sizes.

Ben Strano January 4, 2025

Fusion 360 Tutorials

Ep 4: Tapered-Leg Table

In this episode, we make a simple Shaker-inspired side table that can easily be manipulated into just about any size table you need. Parameters used in this tutorial: Height…

Ben Strano September 12, 2024

3D Printing

3D Printing a Piñata

When my imagination outpaces my skills, 3D printing comes to the rescue once again. I have no idea why the idea came to mind, but the moment it was…

Ben Strano September 6, 2024

Fusion 360 Tutorials

Ep 3: The simple cabinet gets a back and shelf

In this episode, we finish off the simple cabinet by adding a back rabbet, the back, and a fully parametric shelf. Parameters used in this tutorial: Rabbet = CaseThickness/3 ShelfHeight…

Ben Strano August 30, 2024

Fusion 360 Tutorials

Ep 2: A simple cabinet with frame-and-panel doors

Create a fully parametric wall cabinet with a matched pair of frame-and-panel doors Now that we have covered the basic concept of a parametric model in episode one of our…

Ben Strano August 23, 2024

3D Printing Fusion 360 Tutorials

Ep 1: Creating a fully parametric mortising template in Fusion 360

If you like to geek out in your woodshop and want to bring Fusion 360 into your workflow, this is the place to start! Parameters used in this tutorial:…

Ben Strano August 16, 2024

Shop Gadgets

DIY Temperature Controller for Luthiers and Woodworkers

For woodworkers and luthiers alike, build a homemade temperature controller to use in your shop to control lightbulb kilns, electric hot-pipe benders, silicone heating blankets, and more.

Ben Strano August 16, 2024

Downloads

Makita Trim Router Screw-Hole Pattern

The Makita RT700C, RT0701C (corded), and XTR01Z (cordless) trim routers are wildly popular among the maker crowd. Here is a hole pattern so creating jigs and fixtures around it is easier.

Ben Strano July 15, 2024