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Report archive · July 2026

July 2026 workshop news

Every report published that month, newest first. Each link opens the dated report with its sources and caveats.

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The Crafty Catsman published 76 workshop reports in July 2026, across laser cutters, UV printing, 3D printers, desktop CNC, workshop tools, and arcade builds. Prices, ship dates, and offers in these reports were true on their publication dates; the News hub carries the current window.

Earlier reports

July 2026 reports

Listed by publication date, newest first.

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July 202676 reports
  1. Makera Z1 Batch-1 Dispatched; Current Batch Ships From Factory in 5–10 Business Days
  2. Milwaukee Releases Five New Outdoor Hand Tools: Folding and Fixed Pruning Saws, Angled Pruner, Lopper, and Hedge Shears
  3. Barrels of Fun Announces Bon Jovi Pinball at $12,000 With 700-Unit Cap and Late-August Production Start
  4. Multimorphic Reveals Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game for P3 Platform With Pre-Orders Open
  5. Bambu Lab A2L Now Available in Indonesia at 11,799,000 IDR Through TekLab, 3D Zaiku, and Indocart
  6. xTool States M2 Color Craft Laser Now Stocked in 30 Micro Center Locations Across the US
  7. Makita Announces GPH03 Hammer Drill at 1,590 In.Lbs and Three More 40V MAX XGT Tools
  8. Baller Installer 2026 (July) Released July 16 With VPX 10.8.0 Final and PinUP Popper 2.0
  9. HeyGears G1 Series Kickstarter Opens at $1,999 Super Early Bird With G1X Starter at $3,299
  10. xTool O1 Omni Final Payment Closes August 15 as Deposit Backers Begin Shipping
  11. ELEGOO H1 HT Filament Dryer Launches at $70 With 85°C Max and 11 Presets
  12. First Independent Makera Z1 Reviews Confirm Cast Frame and Integrated Camera
  13. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2835-20 Circular Saw With ONE-KEY Listed at $349 Bare on Official Site
  14. Milwaukee’s M18 Jobsite Lunch Warmer Is $199, but Full Reheat Takes Two Hours
  15. Stern's SDCC Pop-Up Arcade Ran July 23–25 as Announced; Transformers Also at House of Blues
  16. Bambu Studio 2.8.2 Is Stable, Fixing LAN Crashes and Old 3MF Slicing Errors
  17. Gweike MCore Lists $6,999 and October Shipping While Older Official Terms Remain Online
  18. TechRadar’s Two-Month xTool M2 Test Clarifies Its Strengths and Add-On Costs
  19. E1 Ink Drops to $29.99 With June 1 Price Match; O1 Omni Timing Stays Estimated
  20. Milwaukee M12 Extended-Reach Ratchets Split Speed and Torque Across Three Drives
  21. Stern Releases Seven Transformers Pinball Accessories From $99.99 to $1,499.99
  22. Bambu MQTT Incident Recurred July 20; Service Recovered by 18:30 UTC
  23. Milwaukee 12-Inch Pliers Wrench Is Still Marked Coming Soon
  24. xTool O1 Omni Lists $1,699 Entry Pricing; eufyMake E1 Updates Remain Planned
  25. Makera Announces Makerables for Z1 Ahead of Open Sauce
  26. Stern Factory Tour Terms: One Annual Visit for All-Access Members and a Guest
  27. SFC Closes $250,007 Baltobu Fundraiser; Bambu Compliance Dispute Continues
  28. Milwaukee Lists Three M12 FUEL Extended Reach Ratchets at $279 Bare
  29. eufyMake Splits E1 Roadmap: Q3 Bidirectional Mode, High-Capacity CISS Later in 2026
  30. Stern Pop-Up Arcade at SDCC 2026: Pokémon and Transformers, No Badge Required
  31. xTool O1 Omni Post-Window MSRPs and 3D Embroidery Workflow Revealed in July 16 Press Release
  32. Makera Z1 Still Lists Mid-July First-Batch Dispatch; Start Unconfirmed
  33. Bambu Lab Anniversary Sale Ended; Check Current P2S Combo and H2C Prices
  34. I Watched xTool Launch the O1 Omni. Here's What Changed.
  35. Ridgid NUKE 18V Subcompact Platform Launches at Home Depot — 7 Tools From $139
  36. xTool O1 Omni Final Payment Runs July 15–August 15; P2 and P2S Support Confirmed
  37. Stern Posts Code Across 34 Games and Names Mountain Dew as Pro Circuit Sponsor
  38. Pokémon Pro and Premium Join the IFPA Stern Rewards List
  39. Brule Opens Partner-Run Bambu Lab Showroom; US Experience Stores Remain in Development
  40. PAGV Asks Three Printer Makers to Adopt Blocking Tech; New York Sale Rule Awaits Standards
  41. xTool O1 Omni Launch Listings Show Eight Bundles from $1,699 to $3,969 and a $399 Replacement Printhead
  42. xTool O1 Omni FAQ Confirms Epson F1080 Printheads, Deposit Flexibility, and Pending GREENGUARD Status
  43. AlgoLaser Opens DIY KIT MK3 Pre-Orders Through July 31
  44. MillMage 0.9 RC Adds Pro Carving and True Nesting for CNC Routers
  45. HeyGears Opens Refundable G1 Deposits Ahead of a Planned Kickstarter
  46. Morpho Opens a $50 Desktop UV Printer Reservation Ahead of Kickstarter
  47. Bambu Studio 2.8.0 Public Beta: Assembly Guide for STEP Files and Counterbore Hole Bridging
  48. eufyMake Lists E1 Basic at $2,499 and Deluxe at $3,299 With the Machine In Stock
  49. xTool O1 Omni July 15 Live Launch Event at 6 PM PDT — Final Early-Bird Payment and $500 Voucher Giveaway
  50. Makera Z1 Product Page Lists First-Batch Dispatch for Mid-July
  51. xTool Confirms Its Open Sauce 2026 Machine Lineup and July 18 Live Demo
  52. Stern Says Transformers Machines Are Rolling Out and Launch Parties Are Starting Soon
  53. Bambu Lab US Anniversary Sale Ends July 15 at 3 a.m. EDT
  54. xTool O1 Omni Release Clarifies Three Editions Before the July 15 Early-Bird Payment Date
  55. Pinball FX VR July 9 Update: Zen Source Check Points to Goat Simulator, The Princess Bride, and Pacific Rim at $7.99 Each
  56. Prusa Flash Summer Deal 2026: 20% Off Assembled MK4S, 10% Off Kit, Reduced CORE One+ Shipping — Ends July 14
  57. Prusa INDX July 2026 Update: Conversion Kit First Units Target End of July; First Batch End of August; Firmware 6.6.1 Live
  58. UV Printing State of Play — eufyMake E1 Holds at $2,499 After Prime Day; xTool O1 Omni July 15 Final Checkout in 6 Days
  59. OMTech Polar 2 Splits One Desktop Platform Into 50W RF and 70W Glass Paths
  60. Milwaukee Confirms Three M12 FUEL Extended-Reach Ratchets; Availability Varies
  61. Bambu 4th Anniversary Sale: 9 Days Left Through July 15 — P2S Combo $699, H2C $2,149, H2D Combo $1,699
  62. Bambu Lab PLA Pure Earns UL 2904 GREENGUARD Certification — PM2.5 Below Kitchen Baseline on A1 and A2L, $24.99 Spool
  63. Pinball FX VR July 9 Preview Corrected: Zen's Current Source Set Points to Goat Simulator, The Princess Bride, and Pacific Rim
  64. eufyMake E1 Was the Available, Higher-Cost Reference Before O1 Checkout
  65. xTool O1 Omni July 15 Checkout: Confirmed Terms and Open Ownership Costs
  66. AnyLaser X1 Ships Globally July 2026: 430g USB-PD Desktop Laser at $99–$150, LightBurn and LaserGRBL Compatible
  67. xTool Summer Sale Opens After Mid-Year Close — Prices Increase July 12, Giveaway Draws July 12 and July 19
  68. Makera Z1 First Professional Reviews: 0.02mm Accuracy Confirmed, 150W Spindle 'Anemic' for Metalwork — Batch 1 Ships Mid-July
  69. RIDGID NUKE 18V Subcompact Brushless Platform Launches at Home Depot — 7 Tools, $139–$269, Full 18V Battery Compatibility
  70. LEGO Icons Arcade Pinball Machine (#11374) Now on General Release — $229.99, Amazon Listing Live, Brothers Brick Review Confirms Mechanics
  71. eufyMake E1 Becomes the Higher Published Ink-Cost Reference
  72. xTool Publishes the O1 Omni Ink Table
  73. Prusa Flash Summer Deal Through July 14 — 20% Off MK4S Assembled, 10% Off Kit, Free Prusament Spool + Academy Course
  74. Makera Z1 Pioneer Wave Closed June 30 — MSRP Now $1,199; ~188 Batch 1 Mid-July Slots Remain at Standard Price
  75. LEGO Icons Arcade Pinball Machine (#11374) Live for Insiders Early Access — $229.99, 2,274 Pieces; General Release July 4
  76. Elegoo Hot Days Cool Deals (June 29–July 13): OrangeStorm Giga $2,499 ($626 Off), Saturn 4 Ultra 16K $499 ($125 Off), Double Points
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