Hardware Podcasts

STL: Digital woodworking with MatterHackers

Shop Talk Live · 10 Nov 2023 · 1h 10m

What this episode covers

Dave Gaylord, VP of Products and Technology at MatterHackers, joins Ben to discuss integrating digital fabrication tools into woodworking. They cover subtractive methods like CNC, laser cutters, and water jets, emphasizing the importance of proper end mills and machine rigidity. The conversation highlights 3D printing as a functional tool for woodworkers, detailing how to create custom jigs, dust collection adapters, and clamping pads using filament printers and materials like PLA and TPU.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
MatterHackers, Inventables, OneInfinity, Bantam Tools, Bambu Lab, Ultimaker, Raise3D, BCN3D
Products
Shapeoko, Nomad
Tools
TinkerCAD, Fusion 360
Also
Thingiverse

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