Pen plotters - stripped-down metal gantry holding physical pen to draw vector art, code meets ink
Bantam Tools brings precision engineering to creative tools, combining CNC machining heritage with art machine innovation. Their machines transform digital designs into physical reality, enabling artists, educators, and makers to create unique works through pen plotting, spherical drawing, and desktop milling.
Signature$699
Spherical drawing machine that decorates ornaments, eggs, golf balls, and round objects. Includes 17 glass ornaments, preloaded holiday designs, and Bantam Tools Studio software. Made in Peekskill, NY.
Signature$2,942
Large-format pen plotter for 18x24 inch artwork. Next-generation art machine from the Evil Mad Scientist team with precision stepper motors and standalone operation.
Signature$3,942
Extra-large format pen plotter for 24x36 inch artwork. Professional-grade art machine for gallery-scale generative art and detailed technical drawings.
Signature$949
Compact writing and drawing machine compatible with letter-size paper. Proven pen plotter for artists, educators, and innovators. AxiDraw-compatible.
$1,349
Medium-format pen plotter for 11x17 inch paper. Versatile writing and drawing machine for automated handwriting, generative art, and technical plotting.
$349
Standalone controller that lets NextDraw machines plot untethered from a computer. Load designs via SD card and increase productivity with autonomous operation.
🇬🇧 GB · $50-$150
Makers Cabinet creates beautiful drawing and writing tools inspired by graceful tools of yesteryear. Their design philosophy centers on bringing joy through creativity, challenging conventions in search of new standards, and building tools for longevity as the antithesis to throwaway culture. Each tool is designed to spark creativity and be as joyful to use as they are to look at.
🇺🇸 US · $100-$200
CW&T creates precision-machined tools designed to outlive their users. Their philosophy centers on 'over-engineering to crazy town' - celebrating exposed fasteners, modularity, and industrial craftsmanship. Every product is manufactured with intentional longevity, using ultra-high machining tolerances that create pneumatic seals and satisfying mechanical interactions. Hidden under coin screws are tiny CW&T inscriptions, visible only to owners and future generations wondering about origins.
🇺🇸 US · $$$
Fireball Tool creates precision welding and fabrication tools with an industrial, function-first approach. Their patented Mega Squares and Monster Squares emphasize accuracy and durability, while their dragon-scale textured fixture tables celebrate exposed engineering. Every product is designed for the working fabricator who values precision and repairability.
🇺🇸 US · $40-$150
Machine Era creates precision-machined everyday carry items using Swiss-type turning techniques and aerospace-grade tolerances. Their philosophy centers on crafting objects that feel satisfying to handle daily, combining industrial manufacturing precision with thoughtful ergonomics. Every product is designed in-house and machined from solid stock in their Richmond, Virginia workshop.
🇺🇸 US · $50-$150
Big Idea Design creates innovative EDC (Everyday Carry) gear with a focus on doing more while carrying less. Their products are engineered for versatility and durability, featuring patented mechanisms like auto-adjusting pen collets and universal refill compatibility, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in compact tool design.
🇺🇸 US · $99-$150
Tactile Turn creates precision-machined pens, pencils, and flashlights designed to be used daily and passed down as heirlooms. Founded on frustration with disposable consumer goods and inaccessible small-scale manufacturing, they emphasize hand-craftsmanship, premium materials, and lifetime durability from their Dallas, Texas machine shop.