AI to DXF: getting laser-cut and sheet-metal parts from a description
How people use AI to produce DXF files for SendCutSend-style laser and sheet-metal shops, what went right and wrong in real reported cases, and a checklist.
Category
Workshop
Jigs, cleats, and holders for tools that do not match a store-bought rack.
Best text-to-CAD tools in 2026: an honest comparison
Windchime, Kimi 3D Make, Confetti, Zoo, and chat models with OpenSCAD compared by output format, best use, and limits, based on public documentation.
How to make a 3D-printable part with AI, step by step
A practical workflow for turning a plain-English description into a printable STL with ChatGPT, Claude, or a text-to-CAD tool, plus the checks before you print.
Windchime: a free text-to-3D-printable CAD tool, explained
Windchime turns text, photos, and measurements into 3D printable CAD models. What it does, how it works, how to use it well, and its limits.
French-cleat holders for odd tools
Design french-cleat holders for tools that miss store-bought racks, and screw the wall strip into studs. Both bevels have to match.