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What’s the Best Way to Cut Onions Without Crying? New Research Suggests That Thin, Sharp Blades Are Key to Minimizing Tears
For a new study, physicists visualized and quantified the tear-producing droplets that get expelled from onions when they're ...
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Laser Engraving / Cutting
Laser cutting works by directing a laser together with a motion control system to follow a pattern to be cut out of a sheet of material. The laser either melts, burns, vaporizes away the material, or ...
The Best Miter Saws We Tested Cut Precise, Accurate Angles
When it comes to making precise angled cuts for trim work, framing, or furniture building, few tools match the accuracy of a ...
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CNC Scroll Saw Makes Promising First Cuts
Those who’ve used a scroll saw in the past might immediately see the challenge of this build: while a router bit or laser beam can cut in any direction, a scroll saw blade can only cut in one.
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Why Does My Blade Dull When Cutting Concrete in the Cold?
Same-day cutting might be “par for the course” for warmer weather, but the cold delays that work just a bit. That and you need to make sure to use the right blade for the job. Utilizing the ...
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The Bambu H2D isn’t just a bigger 3D printer — it’s a laser cutter, pen plotter, and Cricut competitor too
Plug in a blade, and it dices through paper and vinyl ... and there are a handful of machines on the market that combine 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing into one device.