What holiday gifts are you making?

[Fabien]

Whiskey smokers are usually appreciated (although no one really uses them but hey… :))

Cocktail/Whiskey Smoker

[8 décembre 2023] Pretty simple project and design, but it offers a lot of customization possibilities, and makes a nice/cheap/easy gift for family and friends Combining this with the laser module for customization offers a nice finishing touch while keeping it pretty easy to do… Also, I’m using this as a pet project to learn about batch production, as I will make a few of these for the holiday season… Getting one good sample out of the machine is one thing… but being able to mac…

You can also try your hand at some custom cutting boards, I think @Tokoloshe has made a few very nice ones

End-grain cutting board

Okay, my cutting board is finished, this was supposed to be a first test (and it still is, because there is beech mixed with douglas fir, which is much too soft). I am considering whether to actually use it for cutting or just use it as decoration… So, what did I actually do with the MPCNC? I cut the handles and the juice groove with it, also I did all the face milling (is that the right word? Could not find it on the Interwebs…) with it. I also tried to make an inlay, which didn’t turn out as …

Or some coasters

Star Wars Coasters

Best friend is turning 40 and is a big nerd, he definitely needs some Star Wars coasters. Chestnut wood with red heart, purple heart and wenge inlays. [IMG_20240928_160618] [IMG_20240928_160623] [IMG_20240928_160628] [IMG_20240928_160635] Can you guess which one was replacement I eyeballed? He’s getting it nevertheless. For the unwanted guests… Logos Coaster Starwars.dxf (302.0 KB)

Or page holders

Page holders! first time milling oak!

Hi all, Oak is hard… [05122025 (19)] [05122025 (12)] [05122025 (18)]