Pen plotters are popular builds amongst DIY CNC enthusiasts ... This eliminates the need to integrate a large flat work surface into the plotter itself. Instead, the X axis just runs along ...

You can do your own Surface Mount Technology based PCB assembly ... in suspension with flux and can be the touchiest thing about DIY soldering as the solder has a definite shelf life of weeks ...

I was able to cut out these 3 pen holder designs in about thirty minutes. Take the unfinished wood shapes to a work surface that is ready to get messy with paint. Now it's time to paint the basswood.