5 Best Jewelry Engraving Machines (Lasers & Tools) 2022
Whether you’re an amateur hobbyist or a professional jewelry maker, a jewelry engraving machine can be a great asset that opens up a whole world of creative …
Alan Lewis
X Carve vs Glowforge: Should You CNC or Laser? [Reviewed]
The X Carve by Inventables, and Glowforge’s Basic, Plus and Pro range are some of the most popular hobbyist and small business machines around – ideal for …
Glowforge vs Snapmaker: Is 3 Better Than 1? (CNC & Laser)
If you’re looking for a laser engraving machine, both Glowforge’s and Snapmaker’s product ranges let you laser engrave and cut hobbyist projects. However, while you sacrifice the …
X Carve Pro vs Shapeoko Pro: Which is Best For You?
This is a comparison of Inventables’ X Carve Pro and Carbide 3D’s Shapeoko Pro, two CNC routers that are upgrades of the brands’ well-known X Carve and …
X Carve vs X Carve Pro: Worth the Upgrade? [Reviewed]
Inventables’ X Carve is one of the most popular CNC routers among hobbyists, but the company also offers a supersized model – the X Carve Pro. So, …
Maslow CNC Alternatives: 4x8s and Desktop Routers
The Maslow CNC is a unique, almost legendary CNC router for offering an enormous 4×8 foot working area, for such a low price (around $500). The main …
The Best 3018 CNC Software for Hobbyists
If you’re looking at buying a 3018 CNC machine, you need to have compatible software. There are many different options to choose from, so it’s important to …
Glowforge vs CNC Routers: We Explain Which is Best For You
If you’re looking to upgrade your workshop or set up a business, many seek out Glowforge laser cutters, but others opt for CNC routers for custom wood …
Shark HD520 Specs Review: High-Quality CNC
On this page, I review Next Wave CNC’s Shark HD520, a mid-range CNC router that’s specifically designed for serious woodworking hobbyists and professionals. Finding the right CNC …
X Carve Alternatives: 5 Great Home Workshop CNC Routers
The Inventables X Carve is one of the most popular hobbyist CNC routers on the market, but that doesn’t mean that it’s right for everyone, or that …
