Myers Woodshop Blog

I purchased a Chinese Laser. The Orion Motor Tech 60w CO2 Laser Cutter Engraver.

July 31, 2019

Purchase The Orion Motor Tech 60w Laser Cutter Engraver From Amazon:Orion Motor Tech 60w Laser CutterBuy Direct from OMTECHLaser.comUse code "MYERSWOODSHOP" for 5% off!Many of you know that I've had... Read more...

The Build Guild Podcast Episode 6 with John Godwin

Episode 6 - John Godwin from Duck Dynasty / Duck Commander

July 15, 2019

John Godwin of Duck Dynasty and Duck Commander joins The Build Guild for a conversation about faith, family, outdoors, and life behind the show. Read more...

Amazon Prime Day Deals Thread 2019

July 14, 2019

The original Myers Woodshop roundup of Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals on tools, shop gear, and maker-focused products. Read more...

I Created A Saw Stop Table Saw Utility Drawer. The Best Add On For Your Saw! Purchase One Below!

July 7, 2019

ow that you have the best table saw on the market, the Sawstop PCS or Industrial, why not make it even better? Read more...

Episode 5 - Make. Do.

June 24, 2019

Make.Do. founder Jo Ellis joins The Build Guild to talk creativity, community, teaching, and building meaningful connections through making. Read more...

Episode 4 - King Of The Castle

May 30, 2019

Local carpenter Mark Bates joins The Build Guild to talk contracting, family, tools, and creating a one-of-a-kind home for his children. Read more...

Episode 3 - The Family Business

May 3, 2019

Peter Romano talks family, masonry, moving to Searcy, Arkansas, and the experiences that shaped his path. Read more...

New Myers Woodshop and The Build Guild Podcast Merchandise Available!

April 30, 2019

The original announcement for Myers Woodshop and The Build Guild Podcast merchandise, including the available shop links. Read more...

Creality Ender 3, The Best $200 3D Printer

April 28, 2019

If your at all interested in 3D printing then first look at the Ender 3. Read more...

Episode 2 - Look Ma, I'm On TV

April 23, 2019

Coty Skinner joins The Build Guild to talk woodworking, family, community, and his experience as a Small Business Revolution finalist. Read more...

The Build Guild Podcast: Episode 1 - Intros

April 23, 2019

The first Build Guild Podcast episode introduces Ben, Brian, and Coty and the maker community behind the show in Searcy, Arkansas. Read more...

Making A Lego Cereal Bowl

April 16, 2019

A follow-up LEGO resin bowl project using minifigures, resin, and woodturning to create a colorful cereal bowl. Read more...

Announcing The Build Guild Podcast!

April 12, 2019

The original announcement of The Build Guild Podcast, created by Ben Myers, Brian Hickey, and Coty Skinner to highlight makers in the Searcy, Arkansas community. Read more...

Configure LightBurn for a JTech laser and hobby CNC

How To Configure Lightburn Software For Your JTech Laser And Hobby CNC Machine

March 28, 2019

In this video I walk you through configuring a GRBL based hobby CNC for use with a J Tech Laser and Lightburn software. Read more...

DeWalt 20v and Flexvolt Battery Holder

March 14, 2019

Need an easy way to store you unused Dewalt 20v/flexvolt batteries? Read more...

Making A Colored Pencil Video

March 9, 2019

I've been making colored pencils bowls for years now and decided to film the process from mold to finished colored pencil bowl. Read more...

Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics Part 4 video

Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics - Part 4: Multiple Toolpaths And V Bit Video

March 4, 2019

Part 4 of the Carbide Create basics series walks through multiple toolpaths, end mills, V-bits, probing, and cutting the finished CNC sign. Read more...

Remote control and monitoring for a CNC machine

Remotly View Your CNC With This Camera And WiFi Outlet

February 25, 2019

When I have a long carve on my CNC or 3D Printer, I like to remotely monitor it to make sure everything is going smoothly. Read more...

Myers Woodshop colored pencil bowl project

First Video with 2 Million Views!

February 21, 2019

A Myers Woodshop milestone celebrating the first project video to reach more than two million views online. Read more...

How To Make A CNC Threaded Wasteboard Video

February 9, 2019

How to make a CNC threaded wasteboard, the video. Works on the Shapeoko 3, X Carve, and other Hobby CNCs. Files included for free! Read more...

Myers Woodshop Shop Tour 2019

January 31, 2019

Who doesn't love a good woodworking shop tour? This is the first year I've done a shop tour. Read more...

Help support my work by becoming a Patron!

January 29, 2019

Ways to support Myers Woodshop and help fund future maker projects, videos, tutorials, and shop content. Read more...

CNC wasteboard fence for consistent X and Y zero

Create A Fence For Your CNC Wasteboard. (File And How To Video Included!)

January 26, 2019

When you want a consistant X and Y zero point the best way to do that on the CNC is by using a fence. Read more...

How To Control Your CNC With A Wireless Remote

January 23, 2019

Ever wanted to control your CNC when your not in front of your computer. Here's one simple solution that's less than $20 and takes zero programming knowledge. Read more...

How To Convert .c2d (Carbide Create) Files To .svg

January 17, 2019

I usually design all my things in Vetric. Sometimes, I design in Carbide Create. Read more...

How To Clamp Material To Your Wasteboard. (Including The New L Shaped Clamp Bracket File)

January 16, 2019

I decided to create another clamping option to assist in holding down material. I came up with these L shaped brackets. Read more...

Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics Part 3 advanced design video

Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics - Part 3: Advanced Design - Now On Youtube

January 11, 2019

Part 3 of the Carbide Create Shapeoko basics series covers advanced design tools, multiple bits, toolpaths, vectors, and V-carving. Read more...

CNC Feeds And Speeds. A Starting Point.

December 29, 2018

A practical starting point for CNC feeds and speeds, with example settings for common end mills, V-bits, and woodworking materials. Read more...

How To Flatten Your Wasteboard (And Why It's So Important)

December 27, 2018

So you just installed a new wasteboard or you need to flatten your current one because its carved into way to much. Read more...

Mobile CNC Workbench For LESS Than $100!

December 24, 2018

I needed a mobile workbench for my heavy CNC machine. It's a shop build, so I don't want to spend a lot of time or money on it. Read more...

Myers Woodshop 3D printed touch probe holder for Carbide 3D BitZero V1

Shapeoko 3 Touch Probe Holder

December 21, 2018

A simple 3D-printed holder for keeping a Shapeoko touch probe and alligator clip secure and organized near the CNC. Read more...

Amazon Shop Of The Tools I Use And Recommend.

December 20, 2018

Browse the Myers Woodshop Amazon shop for tools, CNC accessories, shop equipment, and other gear used and recommended in projects. Read more...

Featured Maker #01 : Fiery Squirrel Art

December 19, 2018

The first Myers Woodshop Featured Maker post spotlights Fiery Squirrel Art and the creative work behind the channel. Read more...

CNC cam clamps for a threaded wasteboard

Clamping System For Threaded Wasteboard

December 16, 2018

Now that you followed my previous blog and created your own threaded waste board, it's time to make some clamps for it. Read more...

Maker Minded podcast interview with Ben Myers

My Interview With The Maker Minded Podcast (formerly Green Woodworker Podas).

December 15, 2018

Ben Myers joins the Maker Minded Podcast to talk woodworking, woodturning, CNC, YouTube, faith, and the maker community. Read more...

Download THE Myers Woodshop Wasteboard For Hobby CNCs.

December 14, 2018

Many of you have seen my videos of me using my Shapeoko 3 XXL CNC and have seen my custom waste board. Read more...

October 25, 2018

A beginner-friendly guide to CNC end mills, including up-cut, down-cut, compression, V-bits, and recommended router-bit choices. Read more...

Easily Cut A Wooden Sign With Your CNC

September 30, 2018

Wooden signs are all the rage currently, so we decided we needed to design and create some signs that signified home was where the heart was. Read more...