CNC Contest

CNC Contest

81 Entries, 20 Prizes


This contest is open to all projects that use, create, or are in any way related to computer numerically controlled ("CNC") machines. This includes CNC mills and lathes, laser cutters, 3D printers and more.

There is a special Judges prize for our favorite Instructable that uses Autodesk Fusion 360.

For a full description of what will be considered a CNC machine for this contest, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control

Make something amazing! Document your full creative process to teach readers how you did it, and you could win.
CNC Egg Holder for Pencils and Pens With Fusion 360

CNC Egg Holder for Pencils and Pens With Fusion 360

by galkin.vadim.prog in CNC

1277 Views

Giant Screw Coat Hanger

Giant Screw Coat Hanger

by Pierre Marcotulli in 3D Printing

641 Views

High Reach Watering Can

High Reach Watering Can

by Pierre Marcotulli in 3D Printing

3973 Views

Mini Muppet Movie Theater

Mini Muppet Movie Theater

by GeekDadDIY in Laser Cutting

2367 Views

The NHC - the No-Hassle Chair (From CNC Mill and 4' X 4')

The NHC - the No-Hassle Chair (From CNC Mill and 4' X 4')

by acesandover in CNC

591 Views

Hybrid Manufacturing With Fusion 360 and Snapmaker 2.0

Hybrid Manufacturing With Fusion 360 and Snapmaker 2.0

by Brien Allison in CNC

3995 Views

Largest US Skatepark Map Made in Skateboard Wood

Largest US Skatepark Map Made in Skateboard Wood

by stevemoseley in CNC

2110 Views

Low(est?) Cost Reproducible 3-axis CNC Mill

Low(est?) Cost Reproducible 3-axis CNC Mill

by pmcclay in CNC

21195 Views

Homemade Pellet Extruder for 3d Printer

Homemade Pellet Extruder for 3d Printer

by AMbros Custom in CNC

25200 Views

How to Make Star Wars Ships Using 3D Designing! (TinkerCad)

How to Make Star Wars Ships Using 3D Designing! (TinkerCad)

by JoshuaJ1710 in 3D Design

2109 Views

The H.O.L.D.

The H.O.L.D.

by Legoneer in 3D Printing

945 Views

Covid Gadget: Handle for Public Transportation

Covid Gadget: Handle for Public Transportation

by datechiest in 3D Printing

494 Views

Custom Made Plant Stands, Made With Parameters in Autodesk Fusion 360

Custom Made Plant Stands, Made With Parameters in Autodesk Fusion 360

by CNCflatpack in CNC

1180 Views

Poseidon Coffee Capsule Holder

Poseidon Coffee Capsule Holder

by SilkeC2 in Laser Cutting

1530 Views

DIY Desktop Air Dust Collector and Solder Fume Extractor

DIY Desktop Air Dust Collector and Solder Fume Extractor

by RP HOBBYIST in Cleaning

2690 Views

CylinDraw! a Cup-Specific Plotter & Engraver

CylinDraw! a Cup-Specific Plotter & Engraver

by MechEngineerMike in CNC

16080 Views

CNC Plotter Literally Out of Trash From a Sketch

CNC Plotter Literally Out of Trash From a Sketch

by Danylo_Galytskyy in CNC

1344 Views

DIY 3D Printed Phone Cases

DIY 3D Printed Phone Cases

by fryfoxone in 3D Printing

3129 Views

Maker's Magic Toolbox

Maker's Magic Toolbox

by aweirdguy in CNC

10300 Views

Epoxy Illuminated CNC Sign

Epoxy Illuminated CNC Sign

by tjovais in CNC

3105 Views

My digital print making workflow for kids 12+

My digital print making workflow for kids 12+

by heavyweather

1117 Views

Trammel of Archimedes Via 4 Machines

Trammel of Archimedes Via 4 Machines

by andoleson in CNC

14565 Views

CNC PCB ASAP

CNC PCB ASAP

by 3DSage in Electronics

2901 Views

How to Do a CNC

How to Do a CNC

by nono05 in CNC

63 Views

Dominos Pizza Elevator ( Contactless Delivery )

Dominos Pizza Elevator ( Contactless Delivery )

by scealux in CNC

2216 Views

Cheapest CNC-Z Axis

Cheapest CNC-Z Axis

by Misfit Maker in CNC

2538 Views

Morpheus 4040 : the High-end Hobbyist CNC Router Fully Made With a 3018

Morpheus 4040 : the High-end Hobbyist CNC Router Fully Made With a 3018

by Artibeus Troyen in CNC

21025 Views

Rotary CNC Laser Engraver

Rotary CNC Laser Engraver

by Nik_Senekovic in CNC

12453 Views

How to Build a Custom RGB LED Glowing Desk Name Plate

How to Build a Custom RGB LED Glowing Desk Name Plate

by RP HOBBYIST in LEDs

2021 Views

Mini CNC Milling Machine

Mini CNC Milling Machine

by TheMakerMachine in CNC

32276 Views

CNC-machined Wooden Egg Speakers

CNC-machined Wooden Egg Speakers

by marcosprojects in CNC

18543 Views

Creating Custom Side Panels for a Youth Robotics Team

Creating Custom Side Panels for a Youth Robotics Team

by joebob007 in CNC

1141 Views

Custom Wooden Monopoly Board

Custom Wooden Monopoly Board

by mrozendal15 in CNC

9294 Views

Make Your State or Country Cribbage Board

Make Your State or Country Cribbage Board

by MichaelW768 in CNC

7956 Views

Resin Rotator and Keychains

Resin Rotator and Keychains

by EdwardJ13 in Laser Cutting

5847 Views

Wood Thicknesser Vacuum Adapter With Fusion 360

Wood Thicknesser Vacuum Adapter With Fusion 360

by Kevr102 in CNC

1671 Views

G300 - 3D Printed CNC Machine

G300 - 3D Printed CNC Machine

by g.grimmjow81 in CNC

107912 Views

4-Wire Horizontal Plotter Design Notes

4-Wire Horizontal Plotter Design Notes

by lingib in CNC

3126 Views

70s Style Table Lamp

70s Style Table Lamp

by OlivierZ in 3D Printing

1039 Views

Clock 8 Days 3D for Bed 20x20

Clock 8 Days 3D for Bed 20x20

by Segoub in 3D Printing

2557 Views

Revolver Puzzle

Revolver Puzzle

by christian.iannacone in 3D Printing

696 Views

Vacuum Table for CNC Router

Vacuum Table for CNC Router

by Max P-W in CNC

16604 Views

Wizard Chess

Wizard Chess

by shahdivyank in Arduino

25855 Views

Multifunctional Hobby CNC Machine

Multifunctional Hobby CNC Machine

by HorneczkiGabor in CNC

19516 Views

Recreating the Westar-35 Blaster

Recreating the Westar-35 Blaster

by Garage_Shop_Crafter in Woodworking

5758 Views

Kinetic Wooden Gear Drum Machine

Kinetic Wooden Gear Drum Machine

by jc0025 in Laser Cutting

21958 Views

Cute Cut Cat (for Mother's Day)

Cute Cut Cat (for Mother's Day)

by FabriceA6 in Laser Cutting

1301 Views

CNC Touch Probe Calibration

CNC Touch Probe Calibration

by EliBuilds in CNC

7487 Views

Boston Terrier Challenge Coin

Boston Terrier Challenge Coin

by CobyUnger in CNC

1459 Views

Leather Keychain Wallet

Leather Keychain Wallet

by JourneyBackLeather in Leather

4639 Views

Design, Carve and Finish a Sign

Design, Carve and Finish a Sign

by GaborN22 in CNC

545 Views

Multi Purpose Stands for Photos, Paintings Etcetera, in Fact Anything That Fits on Them (Old Dog New Tricks!)

Multi Purpose Stands for Photos, Paintings Etcetera, in Fact Anything That Fits on Them (Old Dog New Tricks!)

by cwtears in CNC

837 Views

Ballot Box

Ballot Box

by thedeveloperguy in Laser Cutting

6560 Views

Wooden Trackpad Rest

Wooden Trackpad Rest

by ineverfinishanyth in CNC

3825 Views

Scalloped Heart Trinket Tray/Coin Tray With Fusion 360(Updated: Heart STL added)

Scalloped Heart Trinket Tray/Coin Tray With Fusion 360(Updated: Heart STL added)

by Kevr102 in CNC

1829 Views

From Idea to Fruition - How to Make a Meaningful Sign on a CNC

From Idea to Fruition - How to Make a Meaningful Sign on a CNC

by MakerRIP in CNC

857 Views

Cajón Organizador PC2

Cajón Organizador PC2

by carlo chavarria in Digital Graphics

367 Views

How to Make Waterproof Die Cut Stickers on Your Cricut

How to Make Waterproof Die Cut Stickers on Your Cricut

by justmightdiy in CNC

50490 Views

DIY 1000 mW 2.4 GHz RF Amplifier

DIY 1000 mW 2.4 GHz RF Amplifier

by MajP2 in Gadgets

12888 Views

Laser-Cubes Engraver & Cutter Machine

Laser-Cubes Engraver & Cutter Machine

by ChristianB73 in CNC

2048 Views

How to Make a DIY Glowing Solar System Night Lamp (3D Printed + LED)

How to Make a DIY Glowing Solar System Night Lamp (3D Printed + LED)

by RP HOBBYIST in LEDs

4189 Views

CNC Uke

CNC Uke

by dcolemans in CNC

4589 Views

CNC Embroidery Hoop Frame

CNC Embroidery Hoop Frame

by rmansfield3 in CNC

2017 Views

Automatic Writing Machine

Automatic Writing Machine

by prabeenraj01 in Arduino

3330 Views

EnderLoop

EnderLoop

by mcsgroi in 3D Printing

28925 Views

Cricut Bracelets

Cricut Bracelets

by ellaolive22 in CNC

2057 Views

3D Print and Analyze in SolidWorks

3D Print and Analyze in SolidWorks

by dhafnan in 3D Printing

2167 Views

Wooden DIY 3D Printer

Wooden DIY 3D Printer

by Max K in 3D Printing

7328 Views

Circuit Engraving (Precisely(For TQFP(Really!)))

Circuit Engraving (Precisely(For TQFP(Really!)))

by 64bip in Electronics

5607 Views

Very Slow Movie Player

Very Slow Movie Player

by qubist in Art

13259 Views

DIY 3D Printer | Prusa I3 3D Printer Clone

DIY 3D Printer | Prusa I3 3D Printer Clone

by Jovian_Dsouza in 3D Printing

35534 Views

CNC Chess Piece With Autodesk Fusion360

CNC Chess Piece With Autodesk Fusion360

by eamonn.lacy in CNC

10201 Views

Furious Tourbillon

Furious Tourbillon

by mcmaven in 3D Printing

49641 Views

Walnut and Acrylic PC Build

Walnut and Acrylic PC Build

by Nickolae in CNC

16043 Views

Heart in a Piece of Solid Oak Flooring Off-cut With Fusion 360

Heart in a Piece of Solid Oak Flooring Off-cut With Fusion 360

by Kevr102 in CNC

6484 Views

Creating SMD PCB's With Laser Masking Method on a Snapmaker 2.0

Creating SMD PCB's With Laser Masking Method on a Snapmaker 2.0

by piramja in Electronics

10231 Views

Jumbo CNC Laser Cutter/Etcher Designed With Autodesk Fusion 360

Jumbo CNC Laser Cutter/Etcher Designed With Autodesk Fusion 360

by SeanMiller in CNC

20686 Views

DiY Mini Laser Engraver Machine

DiY Mini Laser Engraver Machine

by Rau7han in CNC

9623 Views

CNC Polygon Shelf

CNC Polygon Shelf

by Max username is already in use in Furniture

1773 Views

3D Printed Bracket Accessory for Nite Ize HandleBand Universal Smartphone Mount

3D Printed Bracket Accessory for Nite Ize HandleBand Universal Smartphone Mount

by briggs108 in 3D Printing

2075 Views

Zen Table

Zen Table

by goncastorena in CNC

6508 Views