This video shows how to make modern DIY floating shelves using easy woodworking or a CNC. This floating shelf was made from three 2'x4' plywood sheets. I'm going to be using these DIY modern shelves as small parts storage in my workshop. This is about as close to making a shop project as you'll see :)

The video shows not only how to make a modern floating wave shelf, but also how to use parametric design in Fusion 360 to create all kinds of cool parametric furniture and designs. Specifically, I used the Slicer plug-in for Fusion 360,allows you to take 3D models and slice them into 2D shapes that snap together. The software also will automatically create 2D templates of the pieces, so that you can cut them out with a jigsaw or bandsaw, making this a simple woodworking project. Or you can cut it out of the 1/2" plywood on your X-Carve CNC using the Easel project I created (link below).

PDF PLANS / TEMPLATE: http://bit.ly/mm_waveshelf

EASEL PROJECT FOR SHELVES: http://bit.ly/2FpVua5

Inventables X-CARVE CNC: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve?ref=modustrial

To see some people taking this type of parametric design to the next level, who I was inspired by, check these folks out:

- Harrington Design: @harrington_design_co

- P.Metric: @parametric.arch

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I'm excited to announce that I've signed on to start working with Inventables -- the company that makes the X-Carve CNC. I don't own an X-Carve, so I will be using one at my local maker space. Last week, I headed over to the space and carved my first project -- this "create" sign for the shop. To make it, I created SVG files in Affinity Designer, and imported the SVGs into Easel. It was incredibly easy. I highly recommend giving Easel a try -- just play with it and see what designs you come up with. I have a hunch after you do, you'll quickly be looking up your local maker space to figure out how to turn those designs into reality!

I also put together a quick video showing the carving process. This video won't be posted on my YouTube channel, so check it out here!

Making a Floating Shelf with "Wave" shape using Fusion 360 and CNC (or with standard Woodworking tools)

CNC "Create" Shop Sign & Inventables Announcement

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