This week I enlisted our mechanical engineer, Matt Lennox for a challenge: mill our Bantam Tools rooster logo into the side of a pumpkin using the Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine. Expecting pretty much total failure and a lot of pumpkin carnage cleanup, we were blown away when this actually worked!
Read MoreEver since Eddie Serratos shared his full step-by-step instructions on how to make an Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal using the Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine, we've been wowed by the variety of boxes he creates, as seen on his Instagram page.
Read MoreHere at Bantam Tools, we believe one of the most important assets we can provide to CNC mill users is a robust library of support materials. Sharing knowledge is caring about community. To that end, we've been digging through our extensive Bantam Tools archive of support materials and unearthing some timeless gems to resurface and share.
Read MoreDigital calipers are your best friend when it comes to taking accurate measurements of small objects. In order to take accurate measurements, it’s important to know how to use calipers properly.
Read MoreWe're so glad you’re reading this ode to fixturing. Why? Because fixturing your material to the machining bed is one of the most important steps of using the fast, easy, and reliable Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine.
Read MoreWith the wealth of materials our Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine can handle with ease, the potential of what you can make is endless, but the area where our small-but-mighty mill shines the brightest is in milling PCBs.
Read MoreThe magic of the Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine is in the many materials you can mill. From plastics to metal to wood and wax, bringing digital files to life in the physical realm is even more exciting when you have a wide array of material options to choose from.
Read MoreWhether you're designing a miniature coffee pot to be milled out of brass for a diorama or an aluminum gear for a custom mechanism, understanding the programs and processes in the 3D workflow is essential.
Read MoreToday, in conjunction with the launch of Bantam Tools and the Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine, we’re excited to announce the first release of our software, Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine Software V1.2. Download it here.
Read MoreWhether you’re creating a campus makerspace from scratch or wanting to add CNC (computer-numerically controlled) machines to your space’s tool offerings, there are a number of logistical and safety concerns to bear in mind.
Read MoreWe have developed a really cool new accessory for the Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine that makes your tools last longer and gives your milled parts a nicer surface finish. It also enables you to to see your workpiece more clearly.
Read MoreIf you haven’t taken a minute (well, actually 1:36) to watch our newest product video, check it out now! It beautifully illustrates the possibilities of what you can make on the Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine.
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