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I Learned CAD for Woodworking. 3D Printing Gave It a New Job
I learned CAD to help with woodworking, but 3D printing has given that skill a new job. In this article, I look at the similarities between furniture design and 3D printing, the new material rules I am learning, and how printed parts may open up new ways to solve practical problems for others.
3D Printing in the Wood Shop: A Betrayal of the Craft or a Modern Necessity?
3D printing is making its way into more woodworking workshops, but is it a useful modern tool or a step too far from traditional craft? In this article, I look at where 3D printing could fit in the wood shop, from storage and jigs to the more controversial idea of printed furniture parts.