Thinking of getting a CNC machine, more of a fun new toy that a necessity, so not looking to spend a ton of money. The Shapeoko 3 and X-carve both seem to fit the bill. Does anyone have any strong feelings for or against these 2 machines?
How much are you looking to sell it for? If you decide you want to keep it though I'd love to see it in action some time as I've been sitting on the fence about buying the xCarve since it was announced.I ve got the shapeoko 2, it s not bad for the money but I don t use it much because I haven t had time to figure out the design/cad process. Thought about selling it so I could buy a drum sander since I d use that more, anyone want to trade? haha
- Gixxerjoe04
About time… Unfortunately, 33" x 33" is still not enough. IF they release a 48"x48" cutting capacity machine, I think I will then reconsider taking the plunge.The Shapeoko XL and XXL kits have been announced and should be shipping by the end of the month: https://shop.carbide3d.com/products/shapeoko-xl-kit
Hopefully there will be at least two further sizes, one for a half sheet of plywood (or maybe even a 5 x 5 Baltic Birch panel, and a machine able to take a full sheet of 4 x 8 plywood.
- WillAdams
If you want something to cut half/full sheets of plywood, why are you looking at a small hobbyist machine anyways? Thats like saying you want a Fiat to race the 24 hrs of LeMans.About time… Unfortunately, 33" x 33" is still not enough. IF they release a 48"x48" cutting capacity machine, I think I will then reconsider taking the plunge.
- ste6168
I don't really NEED a CNC to do anything. I wouldn't mind having one, can see some practical uses for it, and would certainly be fun to mess with. I work in IT, and really enjoy my line of work, so CNC would be a nice blend of tech and woodworking. I just can't see the practicality of 30" capacity for woodworking, just doesn't seem to be enough.About time… Unfortunately, 33" x 33" is still not enough. IF they release a 48"x48" cutting capacity machine, I think I will then reconsider taking the plunge.
- ste6168
If you want something to cut half/full sheets of plywood, why are you looking at a small hobbyist machine anyways? Thats like saying you want a Fiat to race the 24 hrs of LeMans.
- Marcus