The CNC machine is a very cool little toy. Sometimes it is hard to figure out what you might make with it.
Here are some ideas for projects using a CNC, which should fit a wide range of capabilities and interests.
- Custom Coasters
You can create a set of custom coasters with the CNC machine. Use a polygon router bit and trace out whatever image you want on your coaster. There are many different materials you could use for this project to be tailored to your needs. If you were going to make a set of coasters for a wedding,
- Bottle Openers
A bottle opener will also make a great gift idea for anyone using their CNC machine. Attach your logo to the opener, and you’ll have a great marketing tool to hand out at events. To have a unique product in the shortest time possible, incorporate Inventables.
- Desk Plaques
Find an image or text for your plaque, trace it onto plywood using the CNC machine and cut it out with your router bit of choice. Use spray paint or stain to give it color and a nice finished look.
- Keyboard Covers
There are many possibilities with a keyboard cover, and you could make one for your home computer or even a custom cover for work. Trace out an image and cut it on the CNC machine using a polygon router bit. You can find pictures online to trace or use some clip art.
- Custom No Parking Signs
You may wonder why someone would want a custom no parking sign; maybe you live in an area where people are constantly parking in spots they shouldn’t, or maybe your neighbor has a habit of parking in your spot. Either way, this is an excellent project for the CNC machine. Trace an image onto plywood and cut it out with one of the polygons on the CNC using a router bit appropriate to your material choice.
- Personalized Dog Tags
Use the CNC machine to create dog tags that are custom to your needs. You can create a one-of-a-kind tag with an image or text that will fit right on the dog’s collar. Be careful when using sharp tools around pets; it is easy to cut yourself handling their tags after you’ve created them.
- Light Switch Covers
Personalized light switch covers are something that everyone could use in their home. Use some clip-art and put it on a light switch cover that can be placed over the existing switch.
- Custom Towel Holder
Towel holders are something everyone could use in their bathroom. It is also an idea that would work very well for a company or business! Create a holder that fits the aesthetic you’re looking for in your home with some custom cutting on the CNC machine.
You may have some other ideas for projects you want to use the CNC machine for. It is a versatile machine with endless possibilities when it comes to creating personalized gifts or marketing products.
Take steps to protect yourself by wearing protective gear around the CNC machine, including gloves, masks, eyewear, and dust masks, especially when working with different types of wood or other materials.
