# Manufacturing Skylark blocks **URL:** https://community.wikihouse.cc/c/using-wikihouse/manufacturing-skylark-blocks/12.md [Latest](https://community.wikihouse.cc/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.wikihouse.cc/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.wikihouse.cc/tags.md) --- ## [About the Manufacturing Skylark blocks category](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/about-the-manufacturing-skylark-blocks-category/23)
**Author:** [@WikiHouse](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/WikiHouse)\ **Replies:** 0
Questions about manufacturing Skylark blocks go in this category. Find our Manufacturing guide here: --- ## [Have you tried to make a mini wikihouse?](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/have-you-tried-to-make-a-mini-wikihouse/1568)
**Author:** [@danielptm](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/danielptm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2026 18:01 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/have-you-tried-to-make-a-mini-wikihouse/1568 "2026-10-14T18:01:27Z")
Hello. Im super intrigued with wikihouse. It’s also a little tough to be like. I’m gonna make a house for a hobby project. I also don’t have a 4x8 foot cnc router. But I do have access to a 3x3 foot cnc router. I was thi… --- ## [Looking for CNC capacity in Canada or shipped to Canada](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/looking-for-cnc-capacity-in-canada-or-shipped-to-canada/1298)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Ixkes](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Peter_Ixkes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 December 2025 13:57 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/looking-for-cnc-capacity-in-canada-or-shipped-to-canada/1298 "2025-12-24T13:57:40Z")
Hello I am looking for CNC capacity in Canada or shipped to Canada . We would like to share the work, Owner of CNC capacity would produce, we assemble the elements based on different house designs. --- ## [Looking for collaboration in Canada](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/looking-for-collaboration-in-canada/1293)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Ixkes](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Peter_Ixkes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2025 09:38 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/looking-for-collaboration-in-canada/1293 "2025-12-05T09:38:53Z")
Hello I would like to start a wikihouse production and I am looking for collaboration partner like designer, architects and structural engineers to support me. We are specialized in energy efficient construction and we … --- ## [Mallet recommendations](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/mallet-recommendations/863)
**Author:** [@lachlan](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/lachlan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2025 18:54 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/mallet-recommendations/863 "2025-05-27T18:54:47Z")
Anyone got mallet recommendations? I’m specifically looking for good handles to prevent blisters over long usage periods putting blocks together. --- ## [Feeds + Speeds](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/feeds-speeds/563)
**Author:** [@lachlan](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/lachlan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2025 20:01 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/feeds-speeds/563 "2025-05-25T20:01:58Z")
Would love to start a discussion on the feeds and speeds everyone is using on their CNC to cut out Wikihouse blocks! This is our Blue Elephant setup at the moment, we are testing different feed rates. End mill: 8mm up/… --- ## [Blown In Insulation](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/blown-in-insulation/1185)
**Author:** [@NaishTheBuilder](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/NaishTheBuilder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2025 08:34 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/blown-in-insulation/1185 "2025-04-17T08:34:50Z")
Hi, I have searched through the Forum or documentation already, but could not find anything about Blow in Cellulose Insulation with e.g. Cellulose. In my case I am at the very beginning of thinking of a Wikihouse proje… --- ## [Which type of plywood do you use?](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/which-type-of-plywood-do-you-use/788)
**Author:** [@Embaixada\_Juventude](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Embaixada_Juventude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2025 18:01 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/which-type-of-plywood-do-you-use/788 "2025-02-24T18:01:12Z")
Dear community, Thank you for helping me with the final configuration of the cnc router, your feedback was precious. The machine is currently being manufactured and is expected to arrive during spring. We are planning … --- ## [WikiHouse manufacture provider CNC in Slovakia](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/wikihouse-manufacture-provider-cnc-in-slovakia/1089)
**Author:** [@Michal\_Kostovcik](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Michal_Kostovcik)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2024 18:51 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/wikihouse-manufacture-provider-cnc-in-slovakia/1089 "2024-11-05T18:51:26Z")
Hi, I struggled to find a local CNC manufacturer but received an offer from Slovakia: 30 euros per board and 25 euros per cut/sheet. Is this expensive? Should I negotiate further? Though WikiHouse should ideally be local… --- ## [Hei from Norway / Newbie questions](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/hei-from-norway-newbie-questions/1058)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2024 14:58 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/hei-from-norway-newbie-questions/1058 "2024-09-13T14:58:24Z")
Hi there, after doing a lot of research on techniques and options with wikihouse we decided to progress with the project here and build a “Mikrohuset” - a microhouse of 30m2. Still there are two questions that remained… --- ## [NZ Plywood](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/nz-plywood/1049)
**Author:** [@Guy\_Hollister](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Guy_Hollister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2024 08:48 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/nz-plywood/1049 "2024-09-06T08:48:03Z")
Any suggestions about which ply to use when about to build a small shed under SkyLark and it will not be lived in. So no consent. Just a removable building. --- ## [How is cladding affixed?](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/how-is-cladding-affixed/946)
**Author:** [@lachlan](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/lachlan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2024 05:30 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/how-is-cladding-affixed/946 "2024-07-09T05:30:31Z")
We are running into an issue with affixing cladding to our first build; in New Zealand, battens need to be attached to structural studs with around 70mm of penetration for the nail/screw, but the Wikihouse wall block fac… --- ## [Has anyone adapted blocks to use 12mm ply rather than 18mm](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/has-anyone-adapted-blocks-to-use-12mm-ply-rather-than-18mm/979)
**Author:** [@george\_taylor](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/george_taylor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2024 13:55 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/has-anyone-adapted-blocks-to-use-12mm-ply-rather-than-18mm/979 "2024-06-03T13:55:06Z")
Has anyone used 12mm spruce ply to build blocks rather than 18mm? Im working on a trailer build that is limited to 3500kg gross weight and 18mm adds a lot of weight! If so what are the structural implications that need … --- ## [WikiHouse manufacture provider CNC in Japan](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/wikihouse-manufacture-provider-cnc-in-japan/949)
**Author:** [@wikihouseau](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/wikihouseau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2024 02:38 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/wikihouse-manufacture-provider-cnc-in-japan/949 "2024-04-17T02:38:39Z")
Hi there from Australia, our client who has family in Japan is looking for a local WikiHouse manufacturer provider in Japan. Is there anyone or an interested party out there? Regards, Graham Osborne, Origen Architects … --- ## [.dwg file with specific dimensions and cutting paths](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/dwg-file-with-specific-dimensions-and-cutting-paths/903)
**Author:** [@Embaixada\_Juventude](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Embaixada_Juventude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2024 19:13 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/dwg-file-with-specific-dimensions-and-cutting-paths/903 "2024-03-07T19:13:17Z")
Dear community, I am very happy that the CNC machine is ready to be shipped to Portugal! The company is Blue Elephant and before shipping they will record a video to show that the machine is running properly. I have ne… --- ## [Contours overlap in the cutting file (newbie question)](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/contours-overlap-in-the-cutting-file-newbie-question/865)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Ganine](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Andrew_Ganine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 12:18 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/contours-overlap-in-the-cutting-file-newbie-question/865 "2024-02-12T12:18:45Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on my first Wikihouse Skylark 200 project, and I noticed that some contours overlap in the cutting files (please see attached screenshots). Is something wrong on my side, or are these files supp… --- ## [Looking for an affordable (DIY) CNC machine](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/looking-for-an-affordable-diy-cnc-machine/496)
**Author:** [@Snulkit](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Snulkit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2024 19:24 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/looking-for-an-affordable-diy-cnc-machine/496 "2024-01-07T19:24:22Z")
Hi all, I am looking for an affordable CNC machine. Commercial machines and kits remain a huge cost when you don’t have access to a fablab or somebody who can do it for you in your area. Did someone test the Maslow CNC… --- ## [Fusion 360 Nesting Demo with Wikihouse Skylark 200](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/fusion-360-nesting-demo-with-wikihouse-skylark-200/789)
**Author:** [@lachlan](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/lachlan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2023 09:54 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/fusion-360-nesting-demo-with-wikihouse-skylark-200/789 "2023-12-13T09:54:58Z")
Hi team - I was doing a short video to demonstrate how I use Fusion to nest Wikihouse blocks and thought it might be good to share here too. If anyone wants some help nesting a build, please flick me a DM … --- ## [Creating Stair voids in the Skylark 250 models](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/creating-stair-voids-in-the-skylark-250-models/480)
**Author:** [@Pieter-Jan\_K](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Pieter-Jan_K)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 December 2023 23:39 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/creating-stair-voids-in-the-skylark-250-models/480 "2023-12-03T23:39:21Z")
Hey everybody, I’m modeling a Skylark building, I’m trying to fit in a stair. Is there by any chance a concept or draft to make a stair void and landing in the Skylark 250 floor block? Thanks in advance --- ## [Enquiry Bali or Indonesia chapter of Wkihouse?](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/enquiry-bali-or-indonesia-chapter-of-wkihouse/769)
**Author:** [@wikihouseau](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/wikihouseau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2023 05:45 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/enquiry-bali-or-indonesia-chapter-of-wkihouse/769 "2023-11-23T05:45:16Z")
Hello Wikipeople,is there there any Wikihouse/CNC interests In Indonesia and/or Bali? Please let’s know if your are out there at grahamb.osborne@gmail.com Graham Osborne, Origen Architects P/L (www.wikihouseau.com) --- ## [Plywood choice](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/plywood-choice/733)
**Author:** [@fromwaterloocanada](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/fromwaterloocanada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2023 08:15 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/plywood-choice/733 "2023-10-17T08:15:10Z")
Hi, There are many plywood options in my local home hardware store. From Spruce ($66), birch ($90) to maple ($109) or treated plywood($104). They are all around 18mm (3/4inch). Can I assume there is no difference from s… --- ## [Anyone ever built in Canada](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/anyone-ever-built-in-canada/705)
**Author:** [@Lalonde](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Lalonde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2023 11:42 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/anyone-ever-built-in-canada/705 "2023-10-01T11:42:48Z")
People of the World!!! What’s up! I was wondering, anyone ever built a wikihouse in Canada yet? Would like to know your experience because I know right away that the Building Code is about to be a headache! Even worse i… --- ## [Create tool path in Fusion 360](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/create-tool-path-in-fusion-360/712)
**Author:** [@fromwaterloocanada](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/fromwaterloocanada)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 06:35 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/create-tool-path-in-fusion-360/712 "2023-10-02T06:35:37Z")
Hi, Could you make a video on how to generate toolpaths from the github dxf files? I’m fairly new to CAD/CAM. I have done a few small CNC projects using Fusion360 and I’m able to import DXF file into Fusion. But I’m pu… --- ## [Router bits size and single pass](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/router-bits-size-and-single-pass/703)
**Author:** [@fromwaterloocanada](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/fromwaterloocanada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2023 07:59 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/router-bits-size-and-single-pass/703 "2023-09-18T07:59:17Z")
Hi, I have two question related to CNC. In the manufacture guide, it’s recommend to " Use 9.5-12.5mm router bits to cut 18mm plywood in a single pass." Here in North America with imperial system, shall I use 3/8" or 7… --- ## [Assembly videos - want to feature in the next one?](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/assembly-videos-want-to-feature-in-the-next-one/657)
**Author:** [@Mel](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Mel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2023 13:22 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/assembly-videos-want-to-feature-in-the-next-one/657 "2023-08-11T13:22:24Z")
Hi all! We’re taking August to make some big improvements to the website…and while that goes on in the background, we have also started creating assembly videos showing how different Skylark blocks come together. Here … --- ## [Cutting every blocks on a CNC router 1500mm\*1500mm (4x4ft)](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/cutting-every-blocks-on-a-cnc-router-1500mm-1500mm-4x4ft/637)
**Author:** [@Lalonde](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Lalonde)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2023 23:16 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/cutting-every-blocks-on-a-cnc-router-1500mm-1500mm-4x4ft/637 "2023-08-03T23:16:05Z")
Hello y’all, peace and blessings, I’m about to buy a CNC router for the journey and I was wondering: Would it change something to make the blocks sliceable on a CNC router 1500mm\*1500mm (4x4ft)? I basically ask this q… --- ## [Automatic tool changer (ATC)](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/automatic-tool-changer-atc/590)
**Author:** [@Leo\_098](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/Leo_098)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2023 10:31 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/automatic-tool-changer-atc/590 "2023-06-15T10:31:09Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to know if an automatic tool changer is required for wikihouse? There is a quite a big cost difference between ATC and no atc cnc machines. What tool setups are people using? Is there a single se… --- ## [Does grain direction matter?](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/does-grain-direction-matter/565)
**Author:** [@wilsonem](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/wilsonem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 20:37 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/does-grain-direction-matter/565 "2023-06-06T20:37:13Z")
Hi team! I am preparing some Skylark 200 blocks for the CNC and was wondering if the grain direction of the plywood matters. For longer pieces, they obviously can only fit in one direction. But for smaller pieces and bow… --- ## [Workshop Vacuum recommendations](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/workshop-vacuum-recommendations/572)
**Author:** [@lachlan](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/lachlan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2023 23:35 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/workshop-vacuum-recommendations/572 "2023-05-31T23:35:39Z")
Bit of a boring question, I know! Our CNC has dust extraction so it has heavily reduced the amount of mess we are making, but there is still dust building up on the floor. Anyone got preferred brands/models that they c… --- ## [Tool recommendations](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/tool-recommendations/420)
**Author:** [@lachlan](https://community.wikihouse.cc/u/lachlan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2023 19:54 UTC](https://community.wikihouse.cc/t/tool-recommendations/420 "2023-05-03T19:54:08Z")
Other than a CNC, are there any tools you would recommend to help with building a Wikihouse? I’d love to see your must-haves and your nice-to-haves [Next page](https://community.wikihouse.cc/c/using-wikihouse/manufacturing-skylark-blocks/12.md?page=1)