I have a small CNC Router Made by Next Wave Automation. It is a Piranha, first generation. It will cut 12 inches 12 inches. I am looking to up grade. As with all things, Value and dollars always play an important part. I am looking at two different machines, (1) is the Larger X-Carve, which is kit that has to be put together. It requires about 10 hours to put together. (2) THE other machine is a (Shapeoko XXL). This machine which has a 33 inch cutting base whereas the (X-Carve) has a 31 inch cutting base.
My question is has anyone on here ever used either of these machines. I asked about the X-carve in an earlier post sometime back and the results and reviews were not great. However, since that time, there have supposedly been upgrades made to the frame, which seemed to be the biggest issues. If any one has used either of these two CNC Routers, I would be interested in knowing. I am a hobbyist at best, so size and space is of importance as is the amount to be spent.
Any and all suggestions would be welcomed. i enjoy the Forum and find great information here and respect those who participate and bring news and education to each of us.
I thank and welcome any and all thoughts. If you have something funny to say, I appreciate that also.
Taggwatts1
My question is has anyone on here ever used either of these machines. I asked about the X-carve in an earlier post sometime back and the results and reviews were not great. However, since that time, there have supposedly been upgrades made to the frame, which seemed to be the biggest issues. If any one has used either of these two CNC Routers, I would be interested in knowing. I am a hobbyist at best, so size and space is of importance as is the amount to be spent.
Any and all suggestions would be welcomed. i enjoy the Forum and find great information here and respect those who participate and bring news and education to each of us.
I thank and welcome any and all thoughts. If you have something funny to say, I appreciate that also.
Taggwatts1