On this page, I review the Stepcraft D840, an impressive CNC router manufactured in Germany that’s a popular choice among hobbyists and small business owners. If you’re looking to buy a CNC ... Read more
So we know CNCs and we like CNCs because they can take our computer designs and make them a reality. But what distinguishes CNC routers from CNC mills? What can each do ... Read more
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 cutting and shaping materials. But ... Read more
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 top-end of laser cutting power ... Read more
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 Shapeoko 4 models. Looking for ... Read more
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, how do these two machines ... Read more
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 benefit: obviously the huge size. ... Read more
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 machine is never easy, and ... Read more
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 it’s the best. Whether you’re ... Read more
In this article, I look at the X Carve and Shapeoko CNC routers, how they compare to one another, and reveal which is best overall. I’ll be pitching the latest X Carve ... Read more
This is our review of the CNC4Newbie New Carve, an impressive hobbyist CNC router that offers an impressive amount of customizability. Whether it’s your first time buying a router or you’re an ... Read more
In this article, I review the Sainsmart Genmitsu 4030 PROVerXL, a CNC router designed as a larger alternative to Sainsmart’s popular 3018 Genmitsu machines. If you’re looking for a hobbyist CNC router, ... Read more
On this page, I review the MakerMade M2, a large 4×8 CNC router at one of the most affordable prices you’ll find for the size. Anyone who’s got experience using CNC machines ... Read more
One obstacle every CNC machine user comes across is how to contain the dust produced by cutting materials. Not only is it important to contain dust to keep your workshop clean, but ... Read more
This is a review of the BobsCNC Evolution 4, one of the best-known and popular hobbyist CNC routers. Coming from a woodworking and metalworking background, I’ve experienced my fair share of different ... Read more
This is a review of the Sainsmart Genmitsu 3018 PROVer, a 3 axis CNC router that’s the direct upgrade on Sainsmart’s popular Genmitsu 3018 PRO router. There are more hobbyist CNC routers ... Read more
This is my review of the Maslow CNC, a CNC machine from MakerMade that’s unique for offering a huge cutting area at a discount price. Finding the right CNC machine can be ... Read more
The Onefinity CNC is a relatively new range of machines that’s quickly gained the attention of hobbyists and CNC enthusiasts. When searching for a CNC router, you may be tempted to go ... Read more
If you’ve ever removed material with your CNC machine, you have come across a variable in your CAM software called stepover size. Stepover determines the quality of your finished surface and machining ... Read more
To the layperson, CNC cutting may seem like an industrial-grade creation tool not meant for hobbyists. This couldn’t be further from the truth, and companies like Maslow are working to bring large-scale CNC routing, ... Read more
This is a review of the Sainsmart Genmitsu 3018 Pro, a popular CNC router among hobbyists and beginners. With so many different routers out there these days, finding the right one for ... Read more
Two of the world’s most popular low-cost CNC routers share similar names and specs, but not such comparable prices. These are the Sainsmart Genmitsu’s 3018 Pro and 3018-PROVer CNC routers, which appear ... Read more
Which one of us hasn’t looked at a creative pursuit and wondered if there was a way to make money from it? If you write in your spare time, you’ve probably considered ... Read more
We previously tested the 3D printer toolhead of the Snapmaker 2.0, and found it to be the best 3-in-1 3D printer on the market. We were entranced by the unboxing and assembly ... Read more
A bit is one of the most important parts of a CNC router, determining what materials you can work on and how accurate your cuts are. However, bits come in a wide ... Read more
Everyone loves a personalized gift, and a 3D printer can make almost anything as long as you have the STL file for it. Luckily for you, there are 3D printers that can ... Read more
When it comes to buying a CNC machine, one of the most important things is to make sure you choose a machine that’s the right size for what you want to do. ... Read more
When it comes to buying a CNC router, you can choose from a 3 axis machine, a 4 axis CNC router, or a 5 axis one. More axes mean better, more flexible manufacturing capabilities, ... Read more
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to CNC routers. There are many factors you need to consider, including the type of machine, size, speed, number of axes you want, applicable materials, and so ... Read more
If you’ve ever looked into purchasing a CNC machine online, you may have noticed that certain models have the number ‘3018’ in their name. This is often something that beginners are unsure ... Read more