This Gordix Tool Turns a Trim Router Into a CNC Mill (opens in new tab)

This Gordix invention, by Taiwanese manufacturer Muherz, aims to offer CNC-mill-like capabilities, without the bulk of a gantry and table. You drop a trim router inside the object, and then unfurl four belts from its corners. These belts are then connected to the four corners of your workpiece—a 4x8 sheet of plywood, say—and the device uses the belts to sense its precise position as it cuts.The Gordix runs around $2K for the bare unit (you supply the router). For an extra $500, they offer a l...