I wonder if Moore's Law applies to 3D printing too

Aug 5, 2015 12:29 GMT  ·  By

Yep, it's pretty much a saw for ants, but it could be extremely effective in cutting things in places not even your finger could get in.

Although the little circular saw is a funny tool due to its size, it is highly effective when it comes to cutting wires and cords hidden in inaccessible places.

It was built by Lance Abernethy in New Zealand, who designed each of the saw's parts and printed them out using PLA plastic and an Ultimaker 2 3D printer. To power the little circular saw, a hearing aid battery is used, and once you click the button on its handle, it starts to rotate just like a real saw. Unfortunately, it won't cut through anything regular saws would.

Although it can cut through wires and rather thin objects, which is probably why you'd want to have such a tiny saw, it doesn't cut through wood yet. According to 3D print magazine, Abernethy wants to make a version that could cut little pieces of wood in the future and enhance the little object's functionality. Together with the little saw, he plans to 3D print additional power tools in case they could prove helpful to potential clients.

Also, for those who want to collect such tiny objects or use them, he plans to start selling them as a set. You, your kids or your Ken doll might actually enjoy these interesting little machines.