I want a MakerBot, and I've got a ShopBot (that we've done a lot with - becausewecan.org). So I took the Makerbot laser-cut chassis file, and tried to make it into something a CNC router can cut out.

This is a first pass at this, I haven't gotten to cutting it just yet as two or three parts are looking rather fragile and I need to look at some build pics to see if that's going to be a problem or not!

If you beat me to cutting one out (which is likely!) then I'd love to hear how it goes.

This is a set of simple T-Track clamps for a CNC router (could be useful for drill presses, table saws, or anything else with a t-track clamp system).

They are made out of MDF, which is surprisingly strong, resilient, practically free, non-marring and the best part: If you plow a $75 carbide bit into it at 150IPM, the clamp gets destroyed instead of your bit! Why let $10 metal clamps destroy your expensive bits?

Designed to work with T-Track clamps systems like this one from Rockler: rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21276

They come on sale pretty regularly, so keep your eyes open. T-Track is a "standard" clamping system, so other manufacturers may offer compatible track, bolts and knobs.

The hole in the middle is for hanging on hooks! The attached DXF will make three clamps, one small, one medium, one large.

A modified version of the calling card. I don't have a laser cutter, or delicate hands, but I do have a 48" x 48" CNC router! I scaled the pattern up to about 7.5" tall, modified the shape to be a square instead of a business card, and made a few small tweaks to the gears so they would cut nicely with a 1/8" endmill out of MDF.

No finish or fasteners besides glue. Just a little composite chunk of geary goodness.

This 43" tall, 46" square dining table assembles with no hardware or glue. It is incredibly sturdy.

The table is square because it promotes better community with no one placed at the head of the table and everyone equidistant, allowing for better conversation.

The table takes 2 4"X8" sheets of 18mm plywood. Most cabinet grade plywood from Home Depot is 18mm and inexpensive. The one in my home is made from high grade birch ply.

Please check out jeffreymatthias.com to see some of my other work.

Someday, I will alter the design to allow for an expanding top to accommodate 8 people.

I've added a photo of it in our home for an idea of how big it is.