CNCROi.com News https://cncroi.com Tue, 13 May 2025 01:06:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://cncroi.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-logo-2017-web-32x32.jpg CNCROi.com News https://cncroi.com 32 32 65343886 Upcycled Metal Desk Organizer: FCAW V2 https://cncroi.com/upcycled-metal-desk-organizer-fcaw-v2/ Tue, 13 May 2025 01:06:58 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55117 CNCROi.com has been designing and fabricating custom upcycled metal desk organizers and pen & pencil organizers for years using a variety of CNC technologies. Each version is a new opportunity to refine processes, discover what works best, and deliver something both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Version 2 of this upcycled metal desk organizers was approached […]

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12 Years of 3D Printing Progress: Creality Ender 3 Pro vs 3D Systems Cube https://cncroi.com/12-years-3d-printing-progress-creality-ender-3-pro-vs-3d-systems-cube/ Fri, 09 May 2025 14:53:32 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55046 CNCROi.com recently revisited a project that marked the company’s early experimentation with 3D printing: a medieval castle wall segment, first brought to life over 12 years ago using a now-vintage 3D Systems Cube (video below). Fast forward to today, and the same model—reprinted at a larger scale using the Creality Ender 3 Pro—illustrates just how […]

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Custom 304SS Trailer ID Tags: Laser Hard Etched https://cncroi.com/custom-304ss-trailer-id-tags-laser-hard-etched/ Thu, 08 May 2025 15:59:00 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55017 CNCROi.com recently completed a project involving custom stainless steel Trailer ID Tags. The focus of this project was not just on cutting and engraving but specifically on the surface finish of the tags. Stainless steel from the mill typically comes in two flavors: 2B finish and No. 4 finish. The 2B finish has a flat, […]

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FDM 3D Printed PLA Lens Caps https://cncroi.com/fdm-3d-printed-pla-lens-caps/ Tue, 06 May 2025 14:23:57 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54924 Let’s make some FDM 3D printed PLA lens caps that are custom-fit, lightweight and provide durable lens protection at CNCROi.com. Jon from CNCROi.com decided to return to 3D printing after taking a ten-year break. Back when he first explored it, the technology wasn’t quite where he needed it to be—too expensive, too finicky, and frankly, […]

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304SS Heavy-Duty Machine Tags https://cncroi.com/304ss-heavy-duty-machine-tags/ Fri, 02 May 2025 01:42:18 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54804 Let’s make some 304SS heavy-duty machine tags at CNCROi.com using custom 12 ga sheets, plasma cut and fiber laser etched. CNCROi.com recently took on a project that involved making custom metal tags, and it was anything but ordinary. The job featured a wild assortment of tag sizes and a mountain of different information to be […]

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Industrial-Grade Mylar Stencils https://cncroi.com/industrial-grade-mylar-stencils/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:45:52 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54753 CNCROi.com‘s industrial-grade mylar stencils are completely custom, reusable and laser cut to order. CNCROi.com—where we make Industrial-Grade Mylar Stencils Custom, Reusable, Laser Cut to Order so precise, even your laser printer might get jealous. Today we’re diving into the wonderful world of custom stenciling. Yes, it’s more exciting than it sounds… especially when it saves […]

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Welded Scrap Metal Desktop Organizer: FCAW & E7014 https://cncroi.com/welded-scrap-metal-desktop-organizer-fcaw-e7014/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:34:02 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54506 Let’s turn a pile of stuff into a welded scrap metal desktop organizer using FCAW and SMAW using E7014 at CNCROi.com. At CNCROi.com, we’re always looking for ways to turn leftover scrap into functional, meaningful projects. This time around, I decided to tackle a custom desktop organizer made entirely from scrap metal sitting around the […]

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CNC Thermoforming Mold From 2x4s https://cncroi.com/cnc-thermoforming-mold-2x4s/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:31:13 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54459 Let’s review the process of making, from start to finish, a CNC thermoforming mold from 2x4s to create a custom, strong and sustainable product that’s entirely made at CNCROi.com. Jon from CNCROi.com demonstrates how to create a custom thermoforming mold using CNC routed laminated 2x4s. These molds are constructed from premium-grade lumber, typically purchased from […]

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Custom Foam Drawer Inserts: CNC Laser Cut https://cncroi.com/custom-foam-drawer-inserts-cnc-laser-cut/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:53:08 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54379 At CNCROi.com, we specialize in creating custom foam inserts tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. We use various types of foam, including closed-cell foam, to ensure that every insert offers maximum protection and organization. When shipping foam inserts, we keep the interior pieces in place using tape, which prevents the foam from […]

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CNC Engraving Stainless Steel: Gantry VS Galvo 30W Fiber https://cncroi.com/cnc-engraving-stainless-steel-gantry-vs-galvo-30w-fiber/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:47:36 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54259 CNC engraving stainless steel can be done in a variety of ways by CNCROi.com, today, we’ll review how we do it using a gantry and galvo style 30 watt fiber laser source. Jon from CNCROi.com is demonstrating CNC engraving on stainless steel using an overhead gantry system and a galvo fiber laser. The process involves […]

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Small Custom Fire Rescue Marshal Plaques: Acacia (Part 3 of 3) https://cncroi.com/small-custom-fire-rescue-marshal-plaques-acacia-part-3-3/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:23:06 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54146 This is the third part of my small custom fire rescue marshal plaque series at CNCROi.com where we went from Poplar to Pine and decided upon Acacia to make this run of custom plaques. Here’s the series thus far in video chronological order – oldest to newest. Now that Acacia was decided upon for these […]

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Custom Metal Firepit: FCAW & SMAW Plasma Cut 3/16″ Hot Rolled Mild Steel https://cncroi.com/custom-metal-firepit-fcaw-smaw-plasma-cut-3-16-hot-rolled-mild-steel/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:02:41 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54080 My past firepits have lasted 2-3 years, it’s time to make my own custom metal firepit that will last decades at CNCROi.com! If you aren’t familiar with what FCAW and SMAW are, FCAW is basically the gun I use that has an “unlimited” amount of wire while the SMAW is the stick I use for […]

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Small Custom Fire Rescue Marshal Plaque: Poplar (Part 2 of 3) https://cncroi.com/small-custom-fire-rescue-marshal-plaque-poplar-part-2-3/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:21:47 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53946 This is the second part of the small custom fire rescue marshal plaque project I ended-up doing, at first it was Poplar but we were looking for alternatives and for the smaller plaques, ended-up going with Acacia over Pine, for reasons you’ll see in the video below. There is no perfect material out there for […]

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Custom Welding Table Base: 2″ Square 1/8″ Wall Tubing https://cncroi.com/custom-welding-table-base-2-square-1-8-wall-tubing/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:38:09 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53906 Once I got my buildpro welding table top, I decided to build a custom welding table base for it as the legs provided didn’t instill a lot of confidence in me. The material of choice for this custom welding table base? 2″ square 1/8″ wall tubing, not only is it STRONG but most importantly, it […]

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Trodat 5212 & 5211 Self-Inking Rubber Stamps https://cncroi.com/trodat-5212-5211-self-inking-rubber-stamps/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:39:25 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53773 Both Trodat 5212 & 5211 self-inking rubber stamps are going to be made at CNCROi.com right now! By far the most popular Trodat self-inking stamp that CNCROi.com produces at our shop is the Trodat Professional 5212… and a far second? Trodat Professional 5211. For this client, they will be cost-effectively stamping their boxes with their […]

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2-Sided Business Card UV Printing Jig: 3/4″ MDF https://cncroi.com/2-sided-business-card-uv-printing-jig-3-4-mdf/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:15:05 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53653 This 2-sided business card UV printing jig is made using 3/4″ MDF, carefully carved out using our Thermwood CNC router. When it comes to making a highly precise jig for one of our customers, when ever it’s a new item, we first make a prototype for evaluation by the customer. Literally any piece of MDF […]

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Metal Tank Level Gauges: 12 ga 304 Stainless Steel https://cncroi.com/metal-tank-level-gauges-12-ga-304-stainless-steel/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:36:15 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53510 These custom metal tank level gauges were made at CNCROi.com using 12 ga 304 stainless steel with 2b finish that was then sanded to a more interesting polish. What are custom metal tank level gauges? They are essentially a hard ruler that is next to a sight glass so the customer knows immediately what how […]

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Custom Wood Blocks: Douglas Fir Routering & Finishing https://cncroi.com/custom-wood-blocks-douglas-fir-routering-finishing/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:46 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53312 Using Douglas Fir, let’s build some custom wood blocks for my son Simon at  CNCROi.com! Simon’s at the age now where he likes to build things “UP” and as a result, the magnetic blocks he currently uses just aren’t able to support the heights he’s going up to, so wooden blocks are required. So for […]

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Small Custom Fire Rescue Marshal Plaque: Poplar (Part 1 of 3) https://cncroi.com/small-custom-fire-rescue-marshal-plaque-poplar-part-1-3/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:48:29 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53214 After completing the larger custom fire rescue marschal plaque, the customer wanted a smaller one. The most obvious course of action was for CNCROi.com to just scale the entire drawing down to roughly half the length, width and height to create the smaller version of the custom fire rescue marschal plaque. The above video shows […]

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Custom Metal Grills: 12 ga 304 Stainless Steel 2b https://cncroi.com/custom-metal-grills-12-ga-304-stainless-steel-2b/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 04:12:53 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53158 Let’s waterjet cut some custom metal grills using 304 stainless steel, with 2b finish that’s sanded after production. There are many ways for CNCROi.com to cut out these custom metal grills but the waterjet was the best tool for this particular project. The advantage of waterjet cutting stainless steel is that it’s a cold cut […]

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Custom Solid Surface Plaques: 1″ Thick Glacier White Corian Carving https://cncroi.com/custom-solid-surface-plaques-1-thick-glacier-white-corian-carving/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:46:52 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52901 Let’s make a series of custom solid surface plaques using 1″ thick Glacier White Corian being carved into shape using our Thermwood CNC router! This is one of those projects where I greatly appreciate having access to so many tools on my Thermwood CNC router, some projects need just one tool, others need A BUNCH! […]

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Custom Manifold Tags: Black Anodized Aluminium https://cncroi.com/custom-manifold-tags-black-anodized-aluminium/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:49:26 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52660 Custom manifold tags can be made by CNCROi.com to just about any spec you require, from material selection to sizing. Whether your manifold is made out of steel or aluminium, we can offer tags that match the base metal’s general chemistry, which means, you can weld them in place, or rivet, without fear of galvanic […]

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17 Years on YouTube! https://cncroi.com/17-years-youtube/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:54:39 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52737 17 years ago, I opened an account on YouTube… time sure flies fast! What was the first video I uploaded? Well, it was one of my first designs for WoodMarvels.com, which then became CNCKing.com and eventually, CNCROi.com. Back then, online streaming was EXPENSIVE, and YouTube.com was free (among a few other sites that have since […]

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Custom Fire Rescue Marshal Plaque: Poplar https://cncroi.com/custom-fire-rescue-marshal-plaque-poplar/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:15 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52279 This custom fire rescue marshal plaque was made using Poplar hardwood, with a mix of manual, power and CNC tooling to turn it into reality based on the customer’s specs. The start of this custom fire rescue marshal plaque begins at CNCROi.com as a live edge plank of Poplar, kiln dried and ready to be […]

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Cable Tag Jig: Routed 5/8″ MDF https://cncroi.com/cable-tag-jig-routed-5-8-mdf/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:08:20 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52483 Making a custom cable tag jig using our CNC router on 5/8″ MDF produces precise results that are repeatable. CNCROi.com does custom fabrication big and small, in this case, the MDF custom cable tag jig is only 4″ square… and the table size of our Thermwood CNC router is 5 ft x 10 ft. Making […]

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Custom Highlighter UV Printing Jig: 5/8″ MDF https://cncroi.com/custom-highlighter-uv-printing-jig-5-8-mdf/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:15:23 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52209 Today we’ll make a custom highlighter UV printing jig at CNCROi.com for a customer using 5/8″ MDF. For this specific project, I requested that the customer actually send us samples of the highlighter in question as it’s an odd shape, and one that we haven’t done before at CNCROi.com. I’ve completed enough jigs through the […]

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Custom Spotlight Awards: CNC Waterjet, Laser, Router & 3D Printed https://cncroi.com/custom-spotlight-awards-cnc-waterjet-laser-router-3d-printed/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:19:01 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52089 Making custom spotlight awards this year was a similar process to those I made last year, but we used different materials and processes to help make sure that there were as few simularities as possible between the “old” and “new” ones. Here’s the processes CNCROi.com used to make the custom spotlight awards for last year. […]

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Custom Octagon Window Frames: 5/8″ MDF https://cncroi.com/custom-octagon-window-frames-5-8-mdf/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:06:44 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=51965 Although these are custom octagon window frames being fabricated at CNCROi.com for a customer, they could be any size and/or shape you want. For this set of custom octagon window frames, we used 5/8″ MDF (medium density fiberboard) because it’s easy for the customer to nail to their current set-up and paints wonderfully after a […]

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Custom Wall Light Display: 5/8″ MDF https://cncroi.com/custom-wall-light-display-5-8-mdf/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:16:49 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=51893 CNCROi.com recently completed a custom wall light display for an interior designer using 5/8″ MDF, as with many projects we do, we cut it out, they assemble it on site. This custom wall light display started life as a series of digital files, I layed them out on 4 ft x 8 ft sheets from […]

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Custom Steel Exhaust Tags: Fiber Etched 304SS https://cncroi.com/custom-steel-exhaust-tags-fiber-etched-304ss/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:49:59 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=51807 These custom steel exhaust tags are fiber laser etched so that they are ultra-durable, the 304 stainless steel emphasizes the point after the client TIG welds this onto their products. There are many options when it comes to custom steel exhaust tags, from anodized aluminium to titanium, but steel is a good middle-of-the-ground option regarding […]

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