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Dec 12, 2023 11:58 PM

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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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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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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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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Please no not another hobby for me to get into for a week and give up on 😅😅
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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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Dec 13, 2023 11:11 PM
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iceage2007Dec 13, 2023 11:11 PM
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Can I use this machine to engrave something like a dragon on a piece of metal/aluminum?
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Dec 13, 2023 11:44 PM
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VaultTecDec 13, 2023 11:44 PM
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Quote from j-5 View quoted comment :
Are we married to the same woman? I finally got our laser engraver working (had to rewire connections) long enough to smoke up the house…a year ago. Now it sits idle next to the Brother vinyl cutter and two laminators.
Mine is going next to her brand new Cricut!
Dec 14, 2023 12:01 AM
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victorythagr8Dec 14, 2023 12:01 AM
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Can this cut plexiglass for enclosure
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Quote from victorythagr8 View quoted comment :
Can this cut plexiglass for enclosure
Yes, but the working area is 30x18x4.5cm, small. An enclosure for mice.
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can this thing cut .5mm copper?
Yes, copper is pretty soft. Just make sure to use quality bits if you want good final finish.
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Aight, is there any place I should start looking at?
All of these desktop CNCs are labeled in such a fashion where the number is actually the bed dimensions.

Higher the number, the bigger your X and Y axes will be.

As for where to get them, that naming convention is used everywhere. If you don't want to wait for it to come by boat via Ali or eBay, you can spend a bit more and find them on Amazon.

For gantry and spindle upgrades, there's plenty of modding guides on Reddit or various forums. Some people even swap in a 1/3HP router, but that's mostly for woodworking.
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Dec 14, 2023 7:36 AM
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Quote from wherestheanykey View quoted comment :
All of these desktop CNCs are labeled in such a fashion where the number is actually the bed dimensions.

Higher the number, the bigger your X and Y axes will be.

As for where to get them, that naming convention is used everywhere. If you don't want to wait for it to come by boat via Ali or eBay, you can spend a bit more and find them on Amazon.

For gantry and spindle upgrades, there's plenty of modding guides on Reddit or various forums. Some people even swap in a 1/3HP router, but that's mostly for woodworking.
Aight, sick, thanks! Didn't expect it to be that simple, I figured I'd be going down a new rabbit hole to make my own keyboard cases

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so if it arrives DOA, just remember that monoprice does not pay for return shipping. So if you bought this item for $152 and it arrives dead expect to pay $160 at UPS to send it back.
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Dec 14, 2023 10:48 AM
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jwcarlsonDec 14, 2023 10:48 AM
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Quote from carlson03 View quoted comment :
I was thinking of getting this so can sit next to the brand new laser Engraver my wife needed a year ago
Geeze, are you me from the future?!
Dec 14, 2023 12:46 PM
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clebteDec 14, 2023 12:46 PM
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What can engrave yeti tumblers?
Dec 14, 2023 1:43 PM
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jbizallDec 14, 2023 1:43 PM
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It's OOS, Dead deal. Dang, I missed it.
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Geeze, are you me from the future?!
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CheapyDinglebopDec 14, 2023 2:14 PM
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Will likely not cut aluminum (~1/8" thick) unless you have all day (15 hours for basic designs) without a major router upgrade and quality bits, and would still create enormous chatter. Still fun though! I used a DIY one this size of similar design and spec for wooden signs. The motor drivers skipped a step at the 8 hour mark and ruined a sign or two because I was pushing my feedrates too high. Even soft MDF took like 8+ hours per sign with minimal lettering and detail. It wasn't really the right tool for the job (better for PCB traces and engraving), the motor drivers needed more cooling, and perhaps the motors were undersized with the wrong pitch of leadscrew too so take my cautions with a grain of salt.

I recommend Niagara cutter if they are still around for end mill bits.
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It's OOS, Dead deal. Dang, I missed it.
Deal is in stock.

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Quote from TH_1992 View quoted comment :
Please no not another hobby for me to get into for a week and give up on 😅😅
Most my stuff doesn't even make it out of the box, let alone a week.

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