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Monoprice Benchtop CNC Router Engraver/Carver Kit

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Monoprice has Monoprice Benchtop CNC Router Engraver/Carver Kit on sale for $151.99 when you apply code DIY20 in checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Product Specs / Details:
  • Benchtop size 16.5" x 10.0" x 11.0" (420 x 255 x 280 mm)
  • Perfect for soft metals, wood, plastics, and similar materials
  • The spindle motor operates up to 9000 rpm with the stepper motor producing 0.25Nm of torque at 1.3A
  • 11.8" x 7.1" x 1.6" (300 x 180 x 40 mm) workspace
  • Works with Candle or other GRBL software. System requirements: Windows® XP, 7, 8, 10
  • 24 VDV, 4A input power
  • 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz external supply
  • Assembly required

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  • About this Deal:
    • This price is $13 lower than this previous Popular Deal from November.
    • Comes with a 1 year replacement warranty.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Monoprice has Monoprice Benchtop CNC Router Engraver/Carver Kit on sale for $151.99 when you apply code DIY20 in checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Product Specs / Details:
  • Benchtop size 16.5" x 10.0" x 11.0" (420 x 255 x 280 mm)
  • Perfect for soft metals, wood, plastics, and similar materials
  • The spindle motor operates up to 9000 rpm with the stepper motor producing 0.25Nm of torque at 1.3A
  • 11.8" x 7.1" x 1.6" (300 x 180 x 40 mm) workspace
  • Works with Candle or other GRBL software. System requirements: Windows® XP, 7, 8, 10
  • 24 VDV, 4A input power
  • 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz external supply
  • Assembly required

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This price is $13 lower than this previous Popular Deal from November.
    • Comes with a 1 year replacement warranty.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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zelda131292
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I got a similar one from ebay for $130. It looks the same as the one posted here. It's very loud and slow. There is no dust collection system but you can print it from a file from thingiverse (search for cnc 3018 accessories or upgrades). It took me 2-3 hours to assemble. I use Easle to run the cut since I have free 3 year subscription for x-carve but you can use other free softwares as well.
If you need to cut small stuff using woods, then it will do the job. Overall, it's a decent little machine to get you into CNC. But if you want to get into something bigger like woodworking, I'd get an x-carve or shapeoko or onefinity
TH_1992
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Please no not another hobby for me to get into for a week and give up on 😅😅
carlson03
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I was thinking of getting this so can sit next to the brand new laser Engraver my wife needed a year ago

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mer063Dec 13, 2023 12:28 AM
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anybody have experience with this? is it good? how often does it need new bits? where do i buy them?
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LandonRDec 13, 2023 12:37 AM
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How does this compare to the HAAS VF6SS?
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rollandomotaDec 13, 2023 01:19 AM
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The price for me is $189.99.
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topflight05Dec 13, 2023 01:20 AM
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Quote from rollandomota :
The price for me is $189.99.
DIY20 code
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Available at this price, and lower, all day from other vendors.

E.g. https://www.amazon.com/Engraving-...PRQW/?th=1
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TalentedRoad5736Dec 13, 2023 03:03 AM
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Quote from LandonR :
How does this compare to the HAAS VF6SS?
This will beat that 😁
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luckygeckoDec 13, 2023 03:23 AM
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Searching Amazon for CNC 3018 Pro shows many others at this price. I personally hate dealing with Monoprice unless I'm saving some $$$.
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Please no not another hobby for me to get into for a week and give up on 😅😅
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Quote from TH_1992 :
Please no not another hobby for me to get into for a week and give up on 😅😅
I was thinking of getting this so can sit next to the brand new laser Engraver my wife needed a year ago
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Quote from carlson03 :
I was thinking of getting this so can sit next to the brand new laser Engraver my wife needed a year ago
Feel that. I just got one of my three laser engravers ready to go to its new home tomorrow. 😂
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LavenderChicken2642Dec 13, 2023 04:26 AM
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Is this good for learning CNC machining? I want to get into the trade but not sure if this would help me along.
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Quote from mer063 :
anybody have experience with this? is it good? how often does it need new bits? where do i buy them?
I got a similar one from ebay for $130. It looks the same as the one posted here. It's very loud and slow. There is no dust collection system but you can print it from a file from thingiverse (search for cnc 3018 accessories or upgrades). It took me 2-3 hours to assemble. I use Easle to run the cut since I have free 3 year subscription for x-carve but you can use other free softwares as well.
If you need to cut small stuff using woods, then it will do the job. Overall, it's a decent little machine to get you into CNC. But if you want to get into something bigger like woodworking, I'd get an x-carve or shapeoko or onefinity
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SkillfulNarwhal756Dec 13, 2023 07:01 AM
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Could I possibly cut aluminum with this?
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Quote from SkillfulNarwhal756 :
Could I possibly cut aluminum with this?
Yes, but very slowly and with multiple cutter changes.

If you want to do aluminum regularly, search for its bigger brother (CNC3040) or research gantry and spindle upgrades.
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DanielD3712Dec 13, 2023 02:29 PM
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Quote from mer063 :
anybody have experience with this? is it good? how often does it need new bits? where do i buy them?
I had a similar one a long time ago and sold it. They're a lot more work to use than a 3D printer. Bits are easy to find on eBay, they last a while but you have to be careful not to break them with bad programming. Cheap CNCs work pretty much exactly as advertised though, no real issues.

As far as I'm concerned though, DIY PCBs aren't worth it unless you're training for a job where you'll need crazy short lead times, because you have to do the vias by hand, you don't get solder mask unless you DIY that too, and custom PCBs are just so cheap from professional fabs.

I'd sure rather use one of these than deal with DIY etching chemicals though!

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