CNC routing · laser cutting · 3D printing · Chicago

Ideas in.
Exact pieces out.

From a cocktail napkin to a CAD file, we cut, carve, engrave, and 3D print the parts and props your project needs—with the repeatable precision of a real machine shop.

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Who are you?

The same capable shop, shaped around the way you are bringing a project to life.

01 / Production

Business &
production

You know the part, the material and the deadline. Send the file; we cut and ship on schedule.

02 / One-off work

Hobbyists &
makers

You have an idea, maybe a sketch. We’ll help you get it made.

03 / Commissioned work

Artists &
designers

A traditional commission process: concept, deposit, schedule, delivery.

Wood · plastic · foam

2D + 3D work

Local shop · real people

The short version

A capable shop for ambitious little details.

01 / Repeatable

Clean cuts, consistent depth, and uniform parts when one is not enough.

02 / Material-aware

MDF, birch ply, foam, acrylic, PVC, and more—matched to the way your piece needs to work.

03 / Flexible intake

Bring vector art, CAD, a physical object, or the napkin you drew it on. We’ll figure out the next step.

04 / Human-scale

A local Chicago shop, a real conversation, and a quote built around your actual project.

Pick your process

Make the edge do more.

CNC routing for letters, shapes, pockets, lattices, frames, and dimensional carving.

Laser cutting for crisp cuts and etched detail in paper, board, acrylic, plexiglass, and luan.

3D printing for parts, props, and forms that need to stand on their own.

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The work

See what we’ve made.

Pieces made in our shop, from first cut to final finish.

A custom laser-cut wood panel featuring an intricate, flowing botanical leaf pattern. The natural wood grain of the light-colored surface contrasts sharply against the dark, negative spaces of the cutout design. This decorative piece demonstrates our precision craftsmanship, serving as an elegant solution for room dividers, wall art, or architectural screens that require a sophisticated, organic aesthetic.

A custom-fabricated wooden lattice screen featuring a repeating Gothic arch, or "vesica piscis," geometric pattern. Crafted in our workshop, this CNC-cut panel showcases clean lines and precise joinery, intended for use as a decorative room divider, architectural wall feature, or cabinet insert. The raw birch plywood finish highlights the quality of the laser or router work, demonstrating our capacity to produce intricate, large-scale wood designs for custom interior projects.

A close-up view of our CNC router in action, carving precise, decorative fluting into a wooden spindle. The machine is mid-process, demonstrating the accuracy and efficiency of our custom woodworking capabilities. This highlights the blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology we use to create detailed furniture components and architectural woodwork.

A complex, organic-shaped component freshly cut from a sheet of plywood using our CNC router. The piece features precisely routed curves and internal cutouts, still seated within the original board. This highlights our precision manufacturing capabilities and the raw, clean finish of our woodworking process.

This image captures our CNC router in action, precisely cutting intricate component shapes from a large sheet of plywood. The photo highlights the automation and accuracy we utilize in our workshop to create complex furniture parts with minimal waste. The workspace is covered in sawdust, showcasing an active project mid-production. This illustrates our commitment to combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship to ensure every piece we manufacture meets exact specifications for our clients' custom furniture and cabinetry orders.

This image showcases the initial skeletal structure of a custom wooden installation, currently under construction in our workshop. The frame, nicknamed "xWmw" for tracking, features precision-cut interlocking plywood ribs forming a large, egg-shaped pod. This sturdy framework represents the foundational stage of our fabrication process before exterior finishes or lighting are applied. It highlights the structural integrity and craft quality we bring to our bespoke design and build projects.

A batch of freshly fabricated, high-quality wooden pegboard panels sitting in our shop. These panels are precision-drilled for optimal strength and modular organization, serving as a clean, versatile base for our custom tool storage solutions. These pieces are ready for finishing touches and installation, reflecting the clean, functional design aesthetic we integrate into our workshop organization projects.

This image displays a large metal sheet currently undergoing the laser cutting process. It shows a series of interlocking, custom-designed alphabetic characters precisely etched into the surface. The high-contrast outlines clearly demonstrate the precision and efficiency of our CNC laser cutting machinery, highlighting our capability to maximize material yield by nesting multiple custom parts on a single sheet of metal. This project showcases the clean, professional results we deliver for signage and industrial branding clients.

A close-up view of a wood chisel carving the letter 'K' into a piece of weathered, reclaimed timber, showcasing traditional hand-carving techniques in a woodworking studio.

This image shows custom-fabricated metal channel letters spelling out "STEP UP," laid out on a workshop table during the assembly phase. The galvanized steel letter returns have been shaped and pre-drilled to house future lighting components. These letters are currently being prepared for wiring and face installation, representing the high-quality craftsmanship and structural integrity of our custom signage production process.

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Ideas in.Exact pieces out.