# STL: Digital woodworking with MatterHackers

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2023-11-10
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=7) Introduction: Dave Gaylord and MatterHackers
- [2:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=152) Subtractive Manufacturing: CNC, Lasers, and Water Jets
- [6:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=378) CNC End Mills vs. Router Bits and Chip Evacuation
- [14:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=898) CNC Machine Recommendations: Inventables, Shapeoko, and OneInfinity
- [20:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=1245) Laser Cutters: Diode vs. CO2 and Safety
- [30:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=1825) 3D Printing as a Functional Woodworking Tool
- [46:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=2787) 3D Printer Types: Filament (FFF) vs. Resin
- [53:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=3187) 3D Printing Materials: PLA, ABS, Nylon, and TPU
- [1:03:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers#t=3788) The Value of Digital Fabrication in Woodworking

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- MatterHackers (company)
- Inventables (company)
- Shapeoko (product)
- OneInfinity (company)
- Nomad (product)
- Bantam Tools (company)
- Thingiverse (other)
- TinkerCAD (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Bambu Lab (company)
- Ultimaker (company)
- Raise3D (company)
- BCN3D (company)

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