This project began as a weekend challenge to create a CNC machine that costs less than a commercial 3D printer. Using repurposed stepper motors, 3D-printed brackets, and an Arduino-based controller, the builder achieved impressive precision for wood and acrylic engraving.

The result is a compact, reliable tool that demonstrates how open-source design and creativity can make advanced fabrication accessible to anyone. A small-scale CNC you can take anywhere. Learn how one of our members designed and assembled a lightweight milling system using recycled components and open-source plans. Perfect for makers who value precision and portability.

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After a while she remembered that she still held the pieces of mushroom in her hands, and she set to work very carefully, nibbling first at one and then at the other, and growing sometimes taller and sometimes shorter, until she had succeeded in bringing herself down to her usual height.

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Influenced by various artistic and cultural currents such as Cubism, Futurism, and ancient Egyptian art, Deco Art captured the optimism and dynamism of the interwar period. Its geometric motifs, streamlined forms, and use of luxurious materials reflected the desire for progress and sophistication in the aftermath of the Great War. From the iconic skyscrapers of New York City to the glamorous ocean liners crossing the Atlantic, Art Deco became synonymous with modernity and glamour, leaving an indelible mark on the visual landscape of the 20th century.

The Fish-Footman began by producing from under his arm a great letter, nearly as large as himself, and this he handed over to the other, saying, in a solemn tone, ‘For the Duchess. An invitation from the Queen to play croquet.’ The Frog-Footman repeated, in the same solemn tone, only changing the order of the words a little, ‘From the Queen. An invitation for the Duchess to play croquet.’

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‘Well, be off, then!’ said the Pigeon in a sulky tone, as it settled down again into its nest. Alice crouched down among the trees as well as she could, for her neck kept getting entangled among the branches, and every now and then she had to stop and untwist it.

In the tumultuous aftermath of World War I, a new aesthetic emerged, reflecting the zeitgeist of the roaring twenties and the societal shifts of the early 20th century. Deco Art, or Art Deco as it’s commonly known, encapsulated the spirit of modernity, luxury, and technological advancement.

With its sleek lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors, Art Deco permeated every aspect of design, from architecture and interior decor to fashion and visual arts. Let’s embark on a journey through the fascinating history of Deco Art and unravel the cultural phenomena that shaped this iconic movement.

This was such a new idea to Alice, that she was quite silent for a minute or two, which gave the Pigeon the opportunity of adding, ‘You’re looking for eggs, I know that well enough; and what does it matter to me whether you’re a little girl or a serpent?’ Then they both bowed low, and their curls got entangled together.

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For a minute or two she stood looking at the house, and wondering what to do next, when suddenly a footman in livery came running out of the wood (she considered him to be a footman because he was in livery: otherwise, judging by his face only, she would have called him a fish).

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• It was so long since she had been anything near the right size, that it felt quite strange at first; but she got used to it in a few minutes, and began talking to herself, as usual.
• Come, there’s half my plan done now! How puzzling all these changes are!
• I’m never sure what I’m going to be, from one minute to another!
• However, I’ve got back to my right size: the next thing is, to get into that beautiful garden—how IS that to be done, I wonder?’
• As she said this, she came suddenly upon an open place, with a little house in it about four feet high. ‘Whoever lives there,’ thought Alice, ‘it’ll never do to come upon them THIS size: why, I should frighten them out of their wits!’
• So she began nibbling at the righthand bit again, and did not venture to go near the house till she had brought herself down to nine inches high.

She felt very curious

Loudly at the door with his knuckles. It was opened by another footman in livery, with a round face, and large eyes like a frog; and both footmen, Alice noticed, had powdered hair that curled all over their heads. She felt very curious to know what it was all about, and crept a little way out of the wood to listen.