Component Quality: 5
(5=Highest quality) How nice are the components in terms of materials, design, fit, and other qualities? Well-made circuit boards, computer-cut plastic and metal parts, and other precision components add to the experience.
X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS
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CNC Fusion
X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS
$579 (as tested $696)
Reviewed: November 13th, 2011
Make Kit Reviews
CNC Fusion
X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS
$579 (as tested $696)
Reviewed: November 13th, 2011
What to do when you want to machine precise custom parts but don’t have room or funds for a professional CNC? Invest in a manual mill that can convert into a CNC. Considered a great tool for the price, the X2 Mini Mill is the kit builder’s top choice, and Probotix offers complete conversion kits (see […]
Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package
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Zen Toolworks
Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package
$1,082
Reviewed: November 12th, 2011
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Zen Toolworks
Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package
$1,082
Reviewed: November 12th, 2011
This awesome three-axis CNC kit is a must-have for small projects such as circuit boards, engraving, or machining various small parts out of plastic or wood. Everything you need is included, except for a few hand tools, a vise, and a computer with a parallel port for running the software. The documentation contains clearly described steps […]
FireBall V90 CNC Router Kit
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Probotix
FireBall V90 CNC Router Kit
$990 with additional 3-Axis ProboStep Motor/Driver Kit
Reviewed: October 26th, 2011
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Probotix
FireBall V90 CNC Router Kit
$990 with additional 3-Axis ProboStep Motor/Driver Kit
Reviewed: October 26th, 2011
Although the V90 is an entry-level machine, it’s decidedly not a toy. The way it functions is complicated — a platform carries the tool holder; a larger gantry moves the tool back and forth; the frame positions the gantry; and it’s all driven by a motor turning the screw interposed between two shafts. Indeed, this […]
