Alex Bandar and Mike S. have been working fervently on a fantastic commissioned project this week.  Sorry to say, the contents won’t be fully released until this Friday, since this project is a surprise!  Still, we just couldn’t wait to leak a little info about what we’ve been up to.

The new ShopBot has been flexing its muscle lately, and proving it can cut through various types of material: wood, MDF, plastic, etc.

Finally, the very first sign was engraved this week.  The ShopBot can cut aluminum, too!  We’re really excited, since this opens up a whole new realm of possibilities!

For now, all we can offer are these photos of the aluminum stock and a few working shavings.  Check back on Saturday for a full recap!

The ShopBot is the most recent addition to the workshop.  With a 4 foot x 8 foot cutting area, and 6 inches of plunge cutting depth, the possibilities are endless for this machine!

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