Craftsman CompuCarve in Your Garage!

Head down to your local Sears store Right Now and pick up a new Craftsman CompuCarve Computer-Controlled Compact Woodworking Machine for only US$1799!

This device uses specialized MAC or PC software that loads models onto a special memory card. The card is then inserted into the CompuCarve so that your PC doesn't have to get near the workshop-environment printer.

CompuCarve uses a subtractive approach, where you load in a hunk of soft plastic or perhaps wood. It is then subjected to various common wordworking processes such as mitering or routing and your object is gradually revealed as material is stripped away. From Sears' description:

Compact, computer-controlled, 3-dimensional woodworking machine with an easy-to-use interface. It allows a novice to make a complete project without a shop full of tools.The unique configuration allows it to perform many other woodworking functions, including ripping, cross cutting, mitering, contouring, jointing and routing. The CompuCarve can work in most soft materials, including wood, plastics (polycarbonate or cast acrylic) and certain types of high density foam. Set includes CompuCarve machine, (1) 1/16 in. carbide carving bit, (1) 1/8 in. carbide cutting bit, CarveWright Memory Card, starter software package, (2) 1/4 in. bit adaptors, vacuum bag adaptor, bit removal tool, hex wrench, owner's manual and Quick Start Guide.

Excuse us while we check for empty space in the Fabbaloo workshop...

Via Sears and Coolest-Gadgets.com