Urban CNC Archives

Free & Easy Way to Trace Images for CNC Using Inkscape

Welcome to the Urban CNC tutorial on using Inkscape to turn any image into a file that can be used to create code for CNC machining. This tutorial will show how to go from a picture to a vector graphic ready for engraving, inlay CNC carving, laser etching, etc. The techniques shown here work for […]

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Preparing Images for Tracing with Gimp

Improve tracing by adjusting contrast, reduce colours, etc. This tutorial will show you a few tricks using Gimp which make it easier and faster to trace images with Inkscape. Full tutorial coming soon!

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Engraving, Tracing and V-Carving with Fusion 360

Step by Step How-To for Engraving / V-Carving in Fusion 360. Setup, Tools, Tool Paths Complete tutorial coming soon!

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Urban CNC DIY Router Build Log

Urban CNC Router Build Outline

Welcome to the Urban CNC Router Build Log. If you want to learn about the components that make up a CNC router or you are thinking about designing or building your own DIY CNC router this guide will help. Building a DIY CNC router is no simple task but, for me, the hardest part was […]

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How to Make Seamless Inlays Using V-Carving and Fusion 360

Urban CNC has been working on V-Carved wood inlays. The benefits of using a v-cut versus straight profile cut is it eliminated the glue gaps between the plug and the pocket. Full tutorial coming soon!

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Urban CNC Router Build Gallery

Check out our photo gallery showing a quick overview of the router build. This is the first prototype build. Once testing is done we plan on designing a production version. This machine is intended to provide professional CNC performance while fitting into a standard garage. No dedicated shop required! Read Our CNC Router Build Log […]

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Urban CNC DIY Router Build Log

Urban CNC – CNC Routing Service

Urban CNC offers custom CNC Routing Services. We are fully equipped to generate g-code and produce high quality components. We focus on achieving the best cutting quality by using a precise router and best performing cutting tools because we don’t enjoy sanding and deburring. We have a high precision CNC router capable of machining softwood, […]

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Compact Dust Boot, 80mm

Compact dust boot design. Reduced brush area required less airflow to remove dust.

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Easy Hold Down Clamps

Simple work holding clamps to get you started. Make from scrap plywood and 1/4-20 fasteners.

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