A CNC router is a machine that allows the computer to control the cutters’ position or tools used to cut material. A router can cut wood, plastic, metal, and more. This type of machine is often used in woodworking and metalworking projects.
Top 10 CNC Router Projects
The following is a list of the top 10 CNC router projects. These are all very popular and have been done by many woodworkers, metalworkers, and others that do not fit into those categories. If you’re looking for an excellent project to try out, I recommend checking these out!
1. Rocking Horse
This rocking horse is made out of 2x4s and features a CNC router, 1/2″ plywood, spray paint, and more.
2. Wall Art
The following wall art was created by using the Biesmeyer Mini-Max+ mini wood router to cut shapes into panels of clear acrylic. The result looks like stained glass! You can see an example of this project in action here.
3. Wooden Birdhouse
This birdhouse was made from alder and cedar, along with other materials. The CNC router is used to cut holes in the pieces of wood that will hold nesting boxes for birds.
4. Spinning Top
The following spinning top was created by using a few tools that include an old PC tower case, some tubing and metal tubes (made out of PVC), spray paint, plexiglass, and a CNC router.
5. Wall Hanging
This wall hanging was made by cutting a stencil of a tree on plywood and then using the Biesmeyer Mini-Max+ mini wood router to cut holes in the wood for branches, etc. The resulting piece looks like it’s been blown out of a tube!
6. Nautical Clock
The following nautical clock was created by cutting shapes into pieces of PVC pipe, spray painting them, cutting the shapes out with a CNC router, and then mounting them on top of PVC pipe. The clock was made for my brother’s boat, so it features the name of his boat as well as all kinds of nautical symbols.
7. Metal Wall Art
This metal wall art was created by using an old PC tower case, 1/2″ plywood, spray paint, and a CNC router to cut holes in the wood for branches, etc. The resulting piece looks like it’s been blown out of a tube!
8. Oak Box
The following oak box was made by cutting shapes out of PVC pipe, spray painting them, and then using a CNC router to cut holes in the wood for branches, etc. The resulting piece looks like it’s been blown out of a tube!
9. Coat Rack
This coat rack was created by cutting pieces of 1/2″ plywood into shape with an old PC tower case. Then they were painted black and mounted on the wall with drywall anchors. The coat rack was made for my sister’s house, so it features the name of her dog as well as all kinds of flowers and butterflies.
10. Oak Box with Butterfly
This oak box was created by cutting shapes out of PVC pipe, spray painting them, and then using a CNC router to cut holes in the wood for branches, etc. The resulting piece looks like it’s been blown out of a tube!
Conclusion
The CNC router is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of different tasks. In this blog post, we have shared with you some of the most common uses for a CNC router and highlighted some of the best resources to get you started with your own projects. If you have any questions or need help, please contact us using our contact form at the bottom of this page.