Quick Summary: the xTool F1 is a great portable laser that’s ideal for craft shows due to it’s fantastic 4000mm/s speed. I highly recommend it for fast custom engraving on metal, slate, ... Read more
I’ve been using the xTool P2 for around a month now, and I’ve tested it on clear and black acrylic, woods, metals, slate, and tried out the curved surface engraving and batch ... 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
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. Today, we’re going deep into the laser cutter ... Read more
If you’ve been a CNCSourced reader then you’ll know how big a fan of the original 10W xTool D1 Pro we were. Well, now there’s a superpower 20W version, and we have ... Read more
Ortur are known for making some of the best affordable laser engravers on the market. We’d know, we’ve owned both the Laser Master 2, and the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro – ... Read more
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
We’re big fans of Two Trees at CNCSourced. Having been blown away by the Two Trees TS3 in our review last month, we figured it made sense to check out their entry-level ... Read more
In the DIY world, we love a good Kickstarter, which is how the Two Trees TS3 enclosed laser engraver got its start. Two Trees make and sell some of the most popular ... 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
This is my review of the Carbide 3D Nomad 3, a very compact yet high-quality desktop CNC machine. It’s the upgrade to Carbide’s Nomad 883 and has plenty of admirers within the ... 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
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 – so you might not be 100% familiar with its strengths and ... Read more
Thanks to Longer making inroads into the competitive 3D printer space with dependable, cost-effective machines, we were naturally excited and intrigued about the Chinese company’s first foray into laser engraving. Enter the ... 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
The new Snapmaker 2.0 10W High-Power laser module has just released for the Snapmaker 2.0 A250 and A350 models, so we had to test it out after enjoying the original kit so ... Read more
Before we ever got to test the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro, our expectations were admittedly already sky-high. We previously reviewed the original Ortur Laser Master 2, and were very impressed by ... Read more
The Ortur Laser Master 2 is one of the best low cost laser cutters around, and has become one of the most popular DIY hobbyist laser kits for ambitious makers worldwide. You ... Read more