ToolsToday on Instagram: "The most important thing about making a tray like this with an engraved bottom, is to set your z-zero position from the same place with all tools. Then, when you set up your v-carve toolpath, set your start depth to the final depth you cut into the the tray. This ensures the v-bit carves the design correctly and will not contact the sides of the tray while doing rapid movements. The bottom of the snowflake catch all tray is now carved in and cut perfectly smooth! All to

ToolsToday on Instagram: "After all the love on Part 2, we had to make another 🔥 This circular leather tray trades the smooth curves for sharp corners and clean lines, same process, new look. Next up in Part 4, we’ll wrap this project up and show how these trays get used both in the shop and as everyday catch-alls 👀 All tools used are available from @toolstoday, be sure to check them out on our site! -- Donek D4 1/4" shank Drag Knife, item no. D4 Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Machine, item no. S5 AirWeig

ToolsToday on Instagram: "Turning the glued-up walnut and brass blank into the shape of a pushpin. It wasn’t all smooth sailing… I ran into plenty of issues along the way. But problem-solving is part of the process, and every challenge brought me closer to finishing this giant pushpin. I can't wait to show you the next video where the finish goes on, man is it pretty! Be sure to check out all tools used available from @toolstoday. -- Jet JWL-1221VS Wood Lathe, item no. 719200"