I am thinking about getting an Xcarve 1000 x 1000. The price is almost right 1400.
I know that some members have these CNCs. What do you think about these?
I know that some members have these CNCs. What do you think about these?
The most important question here........(it would also be helpful to know what you want to do with it)
Which model? Is it a used one? I don't have an xcarve but have some CNC experience. Oh, is it this basic gen 2 xcarve?
(it would also be helpful to know what you want to do with it)
The most important question here........
I got a used one. so far I like it with the following caveat. In order to do more than basic carving, you need to get their advanced license (monthly or annual fee iirc. I was able to get a file off the internet, load it in and carve that way also. Caveat 2: I have only done about 5-10 projects so far. Their customer service has been very good so far and they have large support/knowledge base out thereI am thinking about getting an Xcarve 1000 x 1000. The price is almost right 1400.
I know that some members have these CNCs. What do you think about these?
I am looking at the new gen 2 one.Which model? Is it a used one? I don't have an xcarve but have some CNC experience. Oh, is it this basic gen 2 xcarve?
(it would also be helpful to know what you want to do with it)
Nice work. The ones you mention are in the 2.5k+ range. out of my budget currently.I was in a similar boat when I was considering a CNC. I ended up with what was called the Onefinity "Woodworker", which had a 32x32 work area, but it supported tiling. I thought that I was primarily going to use it to make signs, but ended up using it to save money rather than make money by replacing our run-of-the-mill builder-grade mantel and stair rails and other various house things.
(Because I was using it so much I did upgrade to a 4x4 Avid CNC with a spindle)
There is a wide array of things that you can do. My 2¢ would be to at least go with something that was a little more stout than a belt-driven CNC. Shapeoko, Onefinity, and XCarve all have something that would fit that bill. You can get by with belts, but you've got to be a bit more conservative with your speeds & feeds. On a positive note, each of those brands also have facebook groups that are more than willing to help!
New Mantel:
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Replacing butterscotch oak, in progress:
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I'm in CharlotteI would give you the same offer....
I have an X Carve 1000 that I bought used NIB. I want(ed) to get into CNC work and thus far it has been an experience, although I've only done a couple of simple projects with it.I am thinking about getting an Xcarve 1000 x 1000. The price is almost right 1400.
I know that some members have these CNCs. What do you think about these?