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
If you’re looking to upgrade your workshop or set up a business, you’ve almost definitely run into the Glowforge vs CNC routers debate. For the Glowforge, its strength lies in precision engraving ... Read more
In my comparison of the Maslow CNC vs MakerMade M2, overall the MakerMade M2 offers significant improvements over Maslow Classic in accuracy, ease of assembly, and speed. However, it’s twice the price ... 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
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