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DeWalt Driver Tool Holder Fix

We recently upgraded our portable tool set – I was shocked to find that while both of my Porter Cable drill & driver had two magnetic tool holders each, the slick new DeWalt had no such feature on either tool. I went looking for solutions.

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Tackling Internal Corners on a CNC Router

Inside corners that result in a radius are a commonly overlooked issue when designing a part for machining. As of yet, there isn’t a magic way to cut a corner on a CNC router with a sharp 90º corner. We have some great solutions for this.

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How to Make Files for CNC Machining

You're looking for a way to make your idea a reality. You can hire a designer to design and model it for you, but maybe you're on a budget or want to learn a new skill. We at Portland CNC are boot-strappers ourselves and have learned many ways to get something done cost-effectively.

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