The Ultimate CNC Router Review Buyers Guide, Best CNC Routers
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- This CNC router review video tutorial for beginners and newbies teaches you how to select the best CNC router, the best CNC design software for CNC router projects, and the best controller software for you as a beginner researching CNC routers.
Whether you want to enhance your woodworking, start a CNC hobby, or start a CNC business to make money with your CNC projects, this video will help you find the exact CNC router for you and to avoid possible purchase mistakes. We will also cover the best starter CNC router bits, and the essential CNC router bits needed to start creating CNC projects.
Using the Longmill MK2 CNC router as a baseline, we compare everything about CNC routers for your home wood shop.
You will learn the difference between desktop CNC routers, benchtop CNC routers, and industrial CNC routers. And you will understand what makes for a good CNC router. This video is also a review of the Longmill MK2 CNC router.
Your list of all supplies needed. Download the PDF here → idcwoodcraft.com/download/6458/
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CNC Insiders: Discounts, freebies & special deals → idcwoodcraft.com/cnc-lp2-free...
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* CNC Routers * (Longmill special links)
- Longmill MK2 30x30 → bit.ly/3JQx3BB
- Longmill MK2 30x48 → bit.ly/3JQx3BB
- Longmill MK1 48" Extension kit → bit.ly/3wGxBG5
- gSender control software FREE download → bit.ly/3y6rnwg
- Corner touch probe (XYZ probe)→ bit.ly/36tsMFq
- Auto-zero touch probe → bit.ly/36tsMFq
- Longmill limit switches (MK2) → bit.ly/3yjqaVL
- Longmill spoilboard file → etsy.me/3oxX79l
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* CNC Router Bits & Sets *
- Complete 13-piece beginners starter set [premium grade] → bit.ly/3ty7gpw
- Essential 6-piece beginners starter set [premium grade] → bit.ly/3HRoQg6
- IDC Woodcraft CNC router bit store → idcwoodcraft.com/cnc-router-b...
- Surfacing bit → bit.ly/3Oyqw0k
- 1/4" down-cutting endmill → bit.ly/3yfBqT7
- 1/8" down-cut endmill → bit.ly/3HSoF4j
- 1/16" down-cut endmill → bit.ly/3yjoiwd
- 90° v bit → bit.ly/3xTzFJZ
- 60° v bit → bit.ly/39NFf8R
- 30° engraving v bit → bit.ly/3xWzxt6
- 1/4" ball nose endmill → bit.ly/3zZ26c9
- 1/8" ball nose endmill → bit.ly/3QM6Zv7
- 1/4" to 1/8" adaptor collet → bit.ly/3tWo3Vt
- Glass engraving drag bit → bit.ly/3tRy98s
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* Design Software *
NOTE: With these, you can carve 3D models but cannot design them
- Vectric Vcarve Pro → bit.ly/3d4WrEU
- Carveco Maker → bit.ly/3QPPMRg
NOTE: To create 3D models, get the following instead of the above
- Vectric Aspire (for 3D work) → shrsl.com/37pw9
- Carveco Maker Plus → bit.ly/3A3VUPX
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* Control Software *
- Gsender control software → bit.ly/3y6rnwg
- Lightburn (for laser add-on) → bit.ly/3ykLwSX
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* Dust Collection *
- Dust shields for Longmill → bit.ly/3xWlTGj
- Dust shoe (order yours with your Longmill → bit.ly/3u0gSf6
- Flexible 20' vacuum tube from Amazon → amzn.to/39UcJSW
- Recommended shop vac → amzn.to/3u40H0d
- Hurricane adaptor separator for shop vac → amzn.to/3bwfz0Z
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Laser add-on for your CNC router → bit.ly/3A0b2y1
You will need to add Lightburn software to use the laser → bit.ly/3ykLwSX
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OTHER ‘MUST HAVES’ FOR CNC ROUTERS
→ Calipers: link.idcwoodcraft.com/avchps
→ Hearing protection (plugs don't work): amzn.to/2Hs1RgW
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Starbond CA Glue Products
GET 10% OFF when you use this discount code: IDCWOODCRAFT
Starbond link: bit.ly/3g81RRU
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Join CNC ENTREPRENEURS Facebook group → / cncentrepreneurs
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CNC FREE STUFF AND MORE
CNC Insiders sign up (free files and more): idcwoodcraft.com/cnc-lp2-free...
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* Channel Playlists *
CNC FOR BEGINNERS: bit.ly/3rg4WTl
CNC ENTREPRENEURS: bit.ly/3mxz6Ok
VECTRIC VCARVE & ASPIRE TUTORIALS FOR BEGINNERS: bit.ly/3pdmFsi
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CNC FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST: anchor.fm/cnc-for-beginners
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Garrett Fromme
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Website: www.idcwoodcraft.com
Email: support@idcwoodcraft.com
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I hope you enjoyed this ultimate CNC router buyers guide. If you are interested in getting the Longmill, please use this link: bit.ly/3JQx3BB
can i switch out the spindle for a laser engraver?
Garrett
Kudos for your knowledge of the CNC rounder. Still think I’m looking in the wrong direction. I was thinking bench top CNC would work better for smaller furniture projects repeatable task. Looking at holiday lawn ornaments and outdoor furniture Grandkids keep sake items hope chest. Thinks to keep me busy and make money on the side. Please let me know if I’m heading down the wrong path. Enjoyed your video and hope we are on the same page I’m sold on the longmill
One quick question: do I need to vacuum while the router is working or can I just leave it do the job and vacuum later? Thanks!
how do you ensure the machine is not twisted (i.e. high left top corner/lower right bottom corner) as well as square. When I built my Millright carve king to learn on, it appears the y rails ar not exactly even in height. Since the machine is basically fused as 1 unit it is pretty much square. This machine (longmill) as others are not fused so was wondering how to best square the rails (y) and x, as well as eliminating any twist .
This is something that I am looking very deeply into and find your channel very helpful in making informed decisions however many of the videos are from the other side of the pond,my main concern is to find the right machine for my needs with great aftersale service so when I break something I can get a new part quickly and not have to wait a month while it's shipped from the other side of the world.
The long mill keeps coming up as a very robust machine but I need back up in the UK.
Thanks Des
Wow, I'm brand new and was exploring CNC routers today and online and after about 2-3 hours today, I decided this was probably too many variables in systems, set-ups, software and learning curve that I just could not grasp enough to even get me in right direction. This evening, I came across this video and was like hour and 47minutes, there is no way I could possibly watch that much more on this subject. I watched every minute of it and was so impressed with the precise details and timely information you crammed into that time frame. Excellent job! I am for sure ordering the router and will go thru every effort to use your links as you deserve every bit of support and plan to get into more of your videos. Whew!! such relief now... LOL
Joel, welcome to the wonderful world of CNC brother! Happy to have you in the CNC community. Congrats on your new machine!
I watched a previous iteration of this video (and countless others of Garrett's videos) as I planned on buying my first CNC machine last year. I pulled the trigger in November, set the machine up and started using it in February - making some awesome projects as I learned... for myself and what has turned out to be several dozen clients so far as a side gig.
I took things to the next level yesterday with running my first 3D carve.
I have Garrett and this channel to thank for an amazing launch to an amazing journey - I have the MK1 Longmill, Vectric VCarve Pro... and have even bought a number of bits from IDC so far and will keep expanding my collection as the need arises, even with the extra shipping costs to 🇨🇦 - totally worth it.
If you're on the fence and new to IDC Woodcraft, buckle up and watch, watch and watch. I'm what... five months into using my machine? I still love watching the machine do its thing!! Join us!!
Michael, wow I'm so humbled brother! Thanks for all the kind words. I truly love what I do and I'm so glad to be a part of your CNC journey!
I seldom comment on social media, but I believe in supporting and showing appreciation when it's deserved. Great video btw. It really does show that you truly love, enjoy and care for what you do. The best thing about you as a person, a human being is how personal you run your business. Meaning what you did for John. People always say big companies will never have the personal touch and experience a small business offers its customers. But it all starts from the top. Being kind in business is seen sometimes as weak and powerless. It p****s me off that people lost respect. They forgot; Kindness is Golden. An act of kindness moves mountains. I'm just returning what you have offered to a lot of us through your stories and videos. Thank you for sharing all the hard work, skills and knowledge with us. It's very much appreciated. I have to get back to finishing watching your video now and figure out how I'm going to saddle up my cnc to ride it lol.
Tony, wow thanks you for all the kind words my friend. I'm truly humbled. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I couldn't agree with you more about businesses needing to treat their customers with kindness and as people. I feel a lot of businesses fall short on that end and I've made it my mission to put that at the forefront of what I do here at IDC. I'm glad to be a part of your CNC journey and hopefully make things a little easier along the way! Keep up the great work brother!
I absolutely love your channel and videos.
You remind me a lot of my CAD Instructor when I went to ITT for CAD Drafting.
Course I was learning to design buildings, Electrical, and water supply systems (Plumbing), and so on.
So your videos have opened up a whole new avenue for CAD for me.
Thank You.
Charles, right on brother! It's my pleasure. I'm glad my teaching style has been helping you learn CAD in a different way. There's so much you can do with it!
Semper Fi ...... Just like you, I have found a hobby that keeps the brain housing group working. CNC is great challenge for anyone.
Absolutely great production. You've gone to a lot of effort putting this together and to present the subject in a logical, chronologial and practical manner. Thank you for doing this - arguably the most valuable production for anyone keen on doing CNC properly.
Bruno, I am so happy to hear that this one helped you brother!
It was your videos that lead me to get the Longmill 9 months ago. Now I am making signs, catchall trays, and my creation this past weekend was a wall hanging gun rack. I can not leave well enough alone. I removed the top spoil board, used a 1/4 end mill and cut through the table top I made for it. Going to water proof the frame and make a stainless water bed the size of the cut area. I an adding a plasma torch to add metal designs to my wood signs. I found in G-sender you can turn on the laser option. That will provide 4.5 volts the the Laser/Spindle pins on the controller. Hook that to a relay switch and connect the relay to the plasma cutter and we are off to the races.
Jack, right on! That's awesome I'm glad your getting more and more inspired as you go. I'm getting a little jealous of your upgrades. Send me over some pictures when you get it all ready to go I'd love to see! Keep up the good work!
Great video Garrett. Very informative. The best video I’ve seen for the brand new person interested in the world of cnc. My hat is off to you. You got me started in my journey and I love it. Btw, the bits I’ve bought from you the last few months work flawlessly. 👍👍
Douglas, wow thank you for the kind words. I'm humbled and so glad to be a part of your CNC journey! I'm glad your bits have been treating you well brother. Keep up the good work!
Mr. From me, I just got my Rightmill CNC Mega V XL as a gift from my wife. After, retiring from the military with 30 years of service. I want to become proficient with it to make projects for my kids and grandchildren’s. This is a new journey for me. Will love to have a one on one with you to learn more about CNC machine operation.
Gilbert, congrats on jumping into CNC with your new machine. Here is to the new journey after the military my friend. Shoot me an email and we can talk one-on-ones.
I spent two years researching CNCs (I did not have the space at the time, but was planning ahead). BLUF: if you are convinced that you want to invest in a CNC, for whatever reason, then plan on buying the machine you would upgrade to. FIRST you need to establish your budget! Think best value for your dollar, not lowest price (scary to think we sent several missions to the moon and the lowest bidder got the work...) Then size of bed, router motor or spindle, manual or automatic tool change, look at dust collection - these machines make a LOT of sawdust, also Z height, which relates to how thick a piece of materiel will fit under the bit (this also affects the height of 3d carving you may want to make.
IMHO, desktops are not well suited for commercial work (cabinets and furniture).
Very well done video. I originally was looking for a bench top, but after spending hours on TH-cam, I decided to go with the machine I would normally upgrade to. In my case, my budget was around $25K. I went with a Legacy Woodworking Machinery model Maverick 3x5 with ATC. I was not about to spend that kind of money without a hands-on look at the machine. Met Legacy at the Atlanta IWF. Great machine, very well made, good people, great support and training. Also, this machine has a vertical workstation and a turning center with a 10" throw (diameter) and a 57" length.
I've been woodworking for about 65 years, so a little more experience than most....
The Longmill is a great machine for the money and a good place to start, especially with a limited budget.
UncleBob, all great points my friend. Im so glad this video helped clear up some things for you.
Wow! This was a great experience! Rare, very rare for a TH-cam vid. You are the Salt of this earth brother!
andrewwood6285, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Happy woodworking!
I completely wish I had seen this before I bought my 20W XTool Laser. This CNC router with the 7W laser would have been ALL I needed for the same price all said and done. Regrets but I will now buy your router/laser and move forward.
Hillbillyable1, sorry this one didn't find you sooner brother. But, I'm looking forward to seeing what you create!
Excellent video Garrett. Very well thought out, put together, and presented - covering all aspects & more. You are talented at so many things Bro.
Alp, much appreciated brother. Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad your enjoyed it!
I can't thank you enough for this information!!! Very clear, concise, and addressed ALL of my questions, doubts and concerns. I'm subscribing to your channel (1st time EVER...I just DON'T do that), will be buying the Longmill 48x30 (of course I'll use your link!), and will also be buying the full stater bit set from you. You, sir, are literally a Godsend. FYI: I have recently started a prop design and making business for all occasions and holidays, which is a life-long passion and dream...and the extreme bonus is that my wife will joining me in this dream-come-true. Thanks to you (and ONLY you, after so many other videos), I feel confident and capable in moving forward into CNC work. The hesitation is gone, replaced by excitement and anticipation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 😎
Bill, that is great to hear brother! You are so welcome. I'm excited for you to get your Longmill and get to making amazing projects that both you and your wife can do together.
Exactly what I was looking for! I've made up my mind. Thank you for the breakdown!
Lowell, right on brother I'm happy to help!
I watched all 1 hour, 47 min and 56 seconds of this video. I'm going to buy a longmill and your starter set of bits when I'm ready to jump in the pool. I nearly bought one of the cheaper desktop mills today, I'm glad I waited! I also subscribed and hit the thumbs up! Great video and I'll be watching more of them.
Small Caliber, im so happy you found this video my friend. You now have the knowledge to pick the very best CNC for you and to start your journey into the amazing world of CNC!
Holy Crap! The content was clear, concise, well thought out and well... fantastic Garrett! Thanks a ton... what a lesson!!!
Roy, wow thanks so much, I'm humbled! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Great video!
I don’t have a cnc machine, haven’t tried operating ANY cnc machine in my life but after watching your video, i feel like i am pro! Wow! What a feeling!
What i have right now is the interest about cnc and the dream to have one!
Thank you for sharing and good luck!
God bless brother!🙏
Ruben, you are ahead of the game for sure now my friend. You know exactly what to look for and what to avoid when picking up your router!
Love this very informative video. I am a retiree who is doing CNC engraving and cutting and I also came out of the machine shop. Garrett is outstanding in his knowledge. I am now considering another CNC router. I will be looking at the Longmill and IDC.
Pat, thanks my friend I appreciate the kind words! I'm looking forward to you getting your machine and seeing what you create!
Mr. Fromme, Thank you for the words. I did not have a choice on the machine but I love the Rightmill CNC my wife gave me. I really appreciate your kind words and you just became a mentor on my CNC journey.
Gilbert, that is a great machine brother! I think you are going to really enjoy it.
I can't imagine how long it took you to shoot and produce that video. Excellent, and thank you for that effort. It gave me a ton of info for my search. I unexpectedly had to retire after a stroke and I am back in the shop with my son, with not as much dexterity as before, so a CNC will definitely help make up for a loss of some fine motor skills. My son is a workhorse but I am not going to let him have all the fun. Thank you again. Now I have more of your videos to watch.
I'm glad it helped. And yes, it took me two solid weeks to put that video together. A lot of work but worth helping people like you
I really appreciate you taking the risk of a long form video, as they are not popular.
I have been doing a lot of research on cnc routers, and I came to some of the same conculsions that you did. But I wish I had found this video like right when you uploaded it. It would have saved me a lot of time doing research, as well I learned a lot of things I didn't know I needed to take into account.
I am going to start a cnc router business, and your video gives me more confidence in starting that business.
Thank you so much.
ejv1227, right on brother! You're so welcome. I'm glad the video was helpful for you! And I'm happy to be a part of your cnc journey!
when I saw you get on the gantry I couldn't believe it and my jaw literally dropped and turned into a smile that lasted! good way to really show us! Nice!
Terkinstein, glad you liked that part brother! It was a fun thing to film.
BIG thanx for the detailed CNC info!! I've looked into several CNC units and I was left short-changed knowing that I wanted a more stable, more thoroughly designed CNC machine and then, I ran across your videos and over about 10 days -- when I had time -- watched about 3 or so hours of your presentations.
I have a woodworking shop, where I create high end exotic hardwood creations and have wanted to look into adding CNC AND engraving to my arsenal o er the last year. I did not want any old machine -- I wanted to be able to have a machine that would that would be an ideal compliment to my business and to my creations and to be able to add such for a reasonable end cost, to which I believe I found exactly what I am looking for with the LongMill.
Thanx again for the info and I will dive into your other videos as I have time for sure and I will purchase via your link. Be well.
Zach, you are so welcome my friend. The addition of a CNC sounds like the right thing for you brother! I am excited to see what you create.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge ! Keep up the great work!
Formula, you are welcome brother! Glad you liked the video.
Great info among a world of confusion! Sure appreciate the info, will update you as we proceed. thanks much!
Richard, you are so welcome brother! Glad this cleared some things up for you.
Very good video. Answered most of the questions I had. Thank You!
Michael, that is great to hear. You are 100% in the know on what to look out for in a CNC!
Thank you for including us...I have want the diamond engraver for a long time and now I can...Keep up the good work.
Dwayne, my pleasure, I'm glad you held out for the deal! You keep up the good work too brother!
Making the longmill Mk2 purchase this evening through your affiliate link when I get home. Your video was very well done and informative. Thank you for the love and dedication to the craft. Will be following closely.
JP, glad to hear it. Welcome to the wonderful world of CNC.
Amazing video! Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Longmill will definitely be my choice.
TroyVonhall, glad you liked this one brother. I am excited for you to pick up your Longmill
Bruh, great video. I’ve been all over TH-cam for three days and this is the best all in one video. Excellent summary.
Will, glad to hear you found this video helpful brother!
I stumbled on your videos indirectly and have watched this particular video with interest because I have built from scratch - A 30”x40” CNC wood router with ball screws - a 24”x24” CNC laser etcher (5 watt) - and a CNC Plasma table to cut 5’x10’ sheets (using MACH4 and other software.
The point I wanted to get to is that building these devices was a great way to learn all aspects of the CNC world - BUT - it was a lot of time and a LOT of work, trial and error.
Everything you have said in this video is dead on accurate and truthful…
I champion you for getting a Bit Company going as this is a critical area of the CNC router setup. As important as the CAD/CAM software and the machine itself.
I looked at the Long Mill router - great quality and value. The software looks great too.
So… I’d urge folks to pay attention to what you’re saying as I’ve been down this path the hard way… what you’re suggesting with the Long Mill and software… as a safe and legitimate product solution to just get into it.
I maintain Flight Sims for the Army for a living and evaluate complex systems all the time.
Great videos!
MarkNichols, it sounds like you have yourself one heck of a skill set brother! Congrats on building your own machine setups, that is quite an accomplishment my friend. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you!!! You helped me decide to go with Longmill
ugh3012, right on! Welcome aboard!
Very informative! Thank you!
Todd, you are so welcome my friend.
I watched the whole thing, very informative. Thank you!
Nathanael, glad to hear this one helped you!
Hello, watch your video last night. Outstanding information, I'm sold! Can't wait to get started. Loved the personal stories you added.
Joseph, congrats brother! Welcome to the wonderful world of CNC!
A big thank you. Really thorough walkthrough. This gave a lot to think about. Thank you once more.
Jouko, You are so welcome my friend.
Thanks Garret. Once again, you've confirmed that I made the right decision as far as what machine to buy. Hopefully my 48x30 will ship shortly!
Steve, I'm excited for you to get your MK2 and try it out for yourself! I know you won't be disappointed! Let me know when your machine arrives!
I am 76 yrs old tiple bypass, one foot on a banna peel. I would have a longmill if I had the room. I am trying to get my nephew to purchase one and offered him some help with the cost. The vid was a bit wordy but well done and I did learn a few things. Thank You
Russell, I get what you mean about the space. I started with mine in my living room! LOL That's awesome and I hope your nephew takes you up on the offer, it would be great to do and learn together!
Thank you for creating this detailed and very well thought out video.
Tim, you are so welcome my friend. Happy to hear this video helped you!
Thank you so much sir! I had a ton of questions until I found this video. The info you share and links included in the description just answered them all!
L. Porter, you are so welcome my friend! Welcome to the world of CNC.
Hi Garrett. Thanks for the information.I took a risk with a Chinese 6040 as this is the size I wanted.This is a generic term and they vary considerably. The gantry on some is pretty flimsy but the one I got is pretty solid and I have not had any issues. The controller it comes with works but it is not very good. It only works with Mark 3 or DrufelCNC Post processor. I have replaced the controller. The spindle is a E11 1500 watt which works OK but was not grounded. I have just received a better quality replacement spindle. I will be using my CNC for artwork, starting with 3 and 4 axis and then indexed 5 axis(3 + 2). If I can not get the level of detail I need the then in 12 months or so I will look at a mini 5 axis system. These start at USD$5000.
Peter, you're so welcome for the info! I'm sorry you've run into some difficulty with your 6040 but hopefully everything will be sorted with your repairs and upgrades my friend! Yikes, those 5 axis systems can get pretty pricey! Keep up the good work brother!
Thanks for the great, detailed info! Makes jumping in to CNC routing much less stressful/time consuming.
Danleathers, I am glad to hear it brother! Welcome to the wonderful world of CNC.
Excellent in-depth video and very informative. After much deliberation, I have decided to order the MKII 30x30 and look forward to many projects (and mis-steps too). I was down to three manufacturers with the others being Onefinity and Shapeoko. While all three have pros and cons, you have swayed me towards the Longmill. Thanks Garrett and I will be using your tutorials as my education guide :)
Dan, congrats on your new Longmill my friend! I am excited to see what you create.
I am currently in the same boat. Wondering if after use, you have any regrets?
Thank you Garrett..you have shone a light on a subject I was finding bewildering in choice and slick advertising..I am following your directions to the letter..cheers..gary new zealand
Gary, right on brother! Congrats on your new machine!
Wow, very informative. You validated and verified my research and search for a CNC.
Scott, thank you! I'm glad to help brother!
I love my Longmill Mk2 3030. It is my 3rd cnc...I owned one of those small3018 styles and a FoxAlien 4040xe. The long Longmill is the largest one I have own, and by far and away the best. Very rigid and so far has not missed a beat. I got a bunch of accessories with mine, the 2 most useful of which are the dust shoe and the drive screw covers. Well, ok...the inductive sensors are wonderful to have as well :)
HarderThanCalculus, right on! I'm glad you've been loving your MK2 (and the extra goodies) as much as I've been. I couldn't agree more, it's an impressive piece of equipment! Keep up the good work brother!
I fail to understand how all these reviews on the MK2 and Longmill in general are so great. I got mine three months ago, and have not been able to use it hardly at all!!! One problem after another keeps popping up. The latest is the auto probe does not probe correctly. They are supposed to be looking at my video to try to determine why. It has slammed the bit into the floor of the block several times and scarred it up pretty bad. So many other problems I won't even go into them. I recommend everyone who I talk to that wants a CNC to stay away from these machines!!!!
@@mr.p9882 this is odd. I never had a problem with mine. I'm sorry these challenges are happening
Dude, Garrett, you have done SOOOOOO much for me in helping me choose, to go forward with this. The very last statement you made in this video was as if it was specific for me. Thank You.
josephhowell219, I'm glad the video was helpful for you! Enjoy your woodworking project.
You are awesome! Great presentation... Looking forward to watching more.
Marcus, thank you brother! Im happy to hear you enjoyed the video.
Very informative and a good sales pitch. Sold. I wasn't really looking to spend that much on a machine as it's all new to me. However, you convinced me that it was worth the investment, particularly as I can always get some exercise riding on it.
I went down the list of essentials and figured I could stretch to it at a push, depending on shipping costs to the UK.
That was, until I went to choose the software (obviously need the 3d carving ability). Are they kidding! It costs more than the machine!
I wanted the Vectric software because that's the one you demonstrate. I figured I could buy the CNC with all the bells and whistles, along with the laser module and your full router bit set, and the software would STILL cost more! That's just insane.
Thanks very much for the informative video. I will continue to watch all of them, in the hope that by the time I've watched them all, I will have won the lottery so that I can afford the software 🙂 In the meantime I will just watch others creating and have CNC envy.
Ian, glad to hear this video cleared some things up for you brother. Keep working hard and learning everything you can!
On the software side of things, you can get Vcarve desktop or pro at more of an affordable price. With that you can still carve 3d projects, you just have a lot of restriction in terms of being able to edit 3d projects. Food for thought brother!
Excellent information with a minimum of sales pitching, Garrett. Super!
Marty, you crack me up brother. My goal at the end of the day is to get you the CNC that works best for you, doesn't have to be a Longmill
Exactly what I was looking for -very excited, think I found my machine....
Kevin, right on brother! Congrats, I'm looking forward to the adventure that lies ahead for you my friend!
Great video and a wealth of information, thanks so much, really appreciate it.
Chesney,
Thanks for the great feedback, appreciate it brother.
Thanks Garrett. It's the perfect level of information for someone looking to get into CNC. By the way, I’ll be getting your bit set because of your commitment to St. Judes.
Richard, I'm glad it was helpful for you brother and I'm incredibly grateful to support such an awesome organization! Thanks for your support!
I just pulled the trigger on an MK2 thank you for your invaluable information. I bought a onefinity and it never came out of the box and was sold last year. Let the Games Begin!
100AcreWoodDesigns, right on brother! I am excited for you to get started.
As you already know, the absolute best, most knowledgeable, CNC video on TH-cam
Gary, wow thank you so much! I'm truly humbled brother!
Great video as always. Very glad you are going to do some Carveco videos. I went with Carveco for its 3D capabilities. I have a Longmill 48x30 on order.
Yeah, it's time to switch. Excellent regarding the longmill! When did you order it? I hope you used the link I have. If you did, thank you!
Wow love this. It’s amazing all the things you teach. I’m looking to save up for my first CNC machine. I really like this one. From what I’ve seen it’s reasonably priced and you can get everything you need in one place. I like that.
I also appreciate you PDF list. I know it maybe 6-8 months before Im ready to buy but am motivated to save up as fast as possible. Already have several ideas and projects I want to make.
Thanks again! Appreciate all you do!
Andrew, thanks brother I'm glad you found it helpful. I'm looking forward to you getting your machine and seeing what you create!
Excellent video, I’m looking into buying my first cnc router and this definitely cleared things up and helped me know what to look for. When I have the money I will probably buy a longmill
Brian, I am happy to hear this video cleared up some of the confusion in deciding on a CNC! I am excited to hear about what one you end up deciding on.
Good morning Garrett. Awesome, informative video. I am a newbie in the cnc world. Looking to purchase my first machine. The Shopsabre 23 was top on my list, but the table size was my limiting factor 40x30. I would love to purchase one if their bigger units but cost is a factor. Now, I’m looking into Longmill. Again thank you for a great video!
Sincerely, Joseph.
Ringn999, those machines are all good choices my friend. I think no matter what you pick, you will enjoy the art of CNC and make wonderful projects at the end of the day. Welcome to the world of CNC brother!
This is a Time Share presentation for CNCs. Amazingly well put together Sales Pitch. Brilliantly done. Storytelling Sales to a T.
You know marketing! Thanks!
Hi Garrett, I was afraid to watch more than 90 minutes of someone talking about CNC routers. But I must say that the information about this type of CNC router is very impressive. Your introduction of who this video is for and who it is not for was my hook. All your personal stuff, including John's story, lightened up the information, which I soaked up like mush. I run a woodworking shop in Costa Rica and I have no intention, no offence, of doing any carving projects for the family. We have a lot of Nicaraguan carvers here who do great work with hammers and chisels. I don't want to take away their livelihood. What I do is custom woodwork like doors with invisible hinges that require a very precise router for different sizes. We also make kitchen cabinetry that requires padders for hinges and movable shelf padders. Finally, I added aluminum window production to my program, for which I need to make a variety of cutouts. I looked at bench milling machines and determined that they were in the neighborhood of $2k + for a decent manual machine. With that information, I looked at CNC routers. I was desperate for information on the Z height of the work surface, as some things I want to make are about 5 1/2" high. As I understand it, with the Longmill I only get the frame, motors and controls. I will have to build the workbench myself. I can adjust the Z distance between the tip of the routerbit and the spoil board to my liking by inserting spacers between the four supports of the Y rails. There are two pieces of information I would like to get: 1. Do you have any other recommendations on the specifications of the router I should use? 2. cutting aluminum extrusions from 1/16" to 1 1/2" deep - do you have any recommendations for router bits? Pura Vida from Costa Rica!
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Matthias, I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this video and learned so much about CNC routers. The Makita RT0701C is the router that I recommend for this machine and works flawlessly. As for bits, I have a video that should really help you! Here is a link: th-cam.com/video/wdQ-_hllmKY/w-d-xo.html
Great video. Keep up the great work.
Douglas, thanks you too!
Great video. Very informative. I appreciate your thought process. I thought I was interested in a CNC, but after this video, I am much better informed and have the confidence that I will make better purchase decisions. Thanks again for your professionalism and thoughtfulness.
Mitch, thanks for watching brother! I'm glad it was helpful for you. I'm looking forward to you getting your machine and seeing what you create!
Wish I had seen this a while back, another great video.
Kevin, glad you got a lot out of this brother!
I ordered my longmill using your link! It should arrive soon! Your videos gave me confidence and understanding, so thank you for that!
1God1King1Law1Love4All, congrats brother! I am excited for you to pick up your Longmill. Welcome to wonderful world of CNC.
Very helpful. Looking to purchase cnc router to enhance my woodworking hobby.
Nick, glad you found this video helpful then. You should know exactly what to look for now.
What a great video. I will buy the Longmill MK2 as soon as I can get the money together. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and great stories. I don’t usually comment on videos, but the substance in this video is great and well put together.
Joel, thank you! I'm glad it was helpful brother. I'm looking forward to you getting your longmill and seeing what you create my friend!
I purchased a Maverick machine from Legacy woodworking several years ago. Great machine and legacy do a great job of support.
First class machine 👍
StephenRose, that is a great machine for sure my friend.
Hi Garrett, Finally a complete picture of CNC crafting. Your approach was informative and easily understandable. I've been a looky looky of CNC's for a couple of years now and I was convinced the Onefinity was the most robust machine but after your demonstration with standing on the gantry and detailed explanation of the downside of tubular structure I am no longer interested in that brand. This video has more useful information than and other one I've seen. I was shocked at how reasonable the cost was for the Longmill. Thanks you earned a new subscriber from me.
Steve, welcome aboard brother! I'm glad the video was helpful for you. I know deciding on your machine is no small feat and takes a ton of research. I'm looking forward to you getting your longmill in hand and seeing what you create!
Good job! Keep up with the great videos!
James, thanks brother! Happy cutting!
Garrett’s beginners video convinced me to jump into the deep end of the pool. My next step is to the Longmill site through Garrett’s link. I’ll get back to you.
Frank, congrats on jumping into the deep end with your Longmill brother!
Thanks for the help
Jean-Pierre, no problem brother! Happy to help.
I was looking at the shark because someone I know had one and recommended it. I was always Leary of the woo or particle board components. Due to financial issues he had to sell it and is considering getting another. I will be getting one soon. Have to make room in the garage and will turn him onto this video. Thanks for your videos.
Devin, you are so welcome my friend.
Told the ball screw is the best option for a benchmark and this is the first CNC video I found explaining the difference between it and the lead screws, thanks!
QAYWSXEDCCXYDSAEWQ, you are so welcome brother!
TH-cam stopped showing me your new videos. All I get anymore is politics. I'm glad I checked. I was really missing content with any substance. Thanks for being the best source of real information around for cnc information.
280zjammer, that darn TH-cam algorithm does some strange things sometimes! I'm glad you checked, this one's been in the works for a while! You're so welcome, I'm glad to be a part of your CNC journey and help as much as I possibly can!
Thanks for this video. I have been researching different cnc routers and was confused with the terminology etc. I stumbled in the longmill and your video sealed the deal. I will be buying the longmill beginner and your bit kit/beginner kit described in your video.
Patrick, right on brother! First off, I want to officially welcome you to the amazing world of cncing! I'm looking forward to you getting your longmill and new bits in hand and seeing what you create! Happy holidays and happy cncing my friend!
Thank you for your video! This helped me (a lot) to make heads or tails of all the C and C machines out there. It is so overwhelming that you just start Getting cross eyed. The way that you explained it and the detail that you went into really helped me understand what to look for. I think I have decided on the way I will go, now I just need to look at my shop and get it back in order. Thanks again for your video very helpful!
You are so welcome, I'm glad it was helpful! I know there is a lot of info out there and how confusing it can all get!
Great informative video and well done on the delivery of the instructions. Wished you would’ve dove into the programming aspect. Explaining the pros and cons of the software. An example is I bought a longmill 30x30 and am using vcarve desktop and only able to carve a 24x24 and lost out on the extra design space of what the longmill can actually use. Again wonderful information and you are the go to guy for down to earth teaching for us newbie’s. Keep up the great work
Jerry, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it brother, maybe I'll get to dive into the programming aspect in another video. Great suggestion! Stay tuned and you keep up the good work too my friend!
OSHAs going to love this!
Chris, true that my friend. LOL
I have a 32x48 now but would love to know what you were suggesting in the industrial sizes. I would love to be able to throw 4x8 sheets on one day. Also love the idea of having a vacuum hold down.
Ryley, I got some big machine videos coming down the pipeline that you should look forward to brother! Throwing a 4x8 sheet on is something to look forward to for sure.
Thank you so much for all the information you have supplied in your videos...very useful and inspirational...top man 👏👍
Gene, my pleasure! I'm glad to help brother!
I'm looking to buy a benchtop CNC, thanks for your video and I'll be buying your router bits.
cdoan, you are so welcome brother! I am excited for you to get started.
Another quality and informative post delivered in an easy way to understand. Thank you Garrett. These educational posts are not only jammed-packed with must-know and good-to know facts with how to work with cnc laser features but your buying advice is also invaluable: especially for this newbie. Great stuff!! 🇦🇺🦘
Geoff, thank you for all the kind words! I'm glad the video helped cleared some things up for you! I love packing so much into one video, there's just so much to share!
Great content, you're awesome man
Aaron, glad you liked this one brother!
Great video mate! Would the Longmill be ok engrave and potentially cut / slot thin aluminum with suitable tooling? I’m looking to make some electrical switchboard panels for marine use. Will need to engrave and cut holes in up to 2mm aluminum. Cheers!
Blake, a longmill could definitely do that no problem.
I just bought my first cnc a 3018 pro new in box at a yard sale for $10 excited to learn more and make cool items
Gbresaleking, welcome to the wonderful world of CNC brother!
You're not wrong with "when you first buy one, it almost always has something go wrong with it". I ended up going with a OneFinity machine. I just got my table surfaced, and was about to start my first project, some wood clamps from you by the way... It starts cutting and all of a sudden one Y axis bearings got screwed up? and the machined would stutter and get stuck. After some troubleshooting I narrowed it down to a bad bearing. Anyways, after contacting Onefinity, explaining and showing video to them on whats happening, they're sending me a whole new y axis to replace it. I was not expecting that. I was expecting for me to have to pull pieces apart and replace the bearing myself. Part of this could be from having a 12 month warranty, but still I was impressed mostly. Communication could have been faster, limited to only email for technical issues. At least I know now, they do have a support team to contact, something I didnt fully research prior to buying. I'm seeing this video a bit too late.
JC, the important thing is that you got it sorted and you have a good machine to make projects on! I'm happy to hear that onefinity resolved this problem for you.
So much information. This is great
esseabraham4952, im so happy this one helped you my friend!
thank for the info now i know where i am spending my money been thinking of buying one wasn't sure which way to go just order my today your very informative
Excellent! I can't wait to see the message "it arrived!"
I hope you were able to use the link I have...
Garrett. Thanks for this video. This is the first one I cam across that is yours. I've watched about a half million videos already of other running their stuff, seeing what works for them, seeing what works and fails, all that good stuff. I was almost ready to pull the trigger on an almost $6K CNC that is notorious for having absolutely shitty customer service. (I'm sure you know exactly who that is). 😏
Now, because of you, and your "Donald Sutherland style" voice. Now I'm going to just down yet another wormhole with this brand Longmill, whom I've not yet heard of until now.
Expect a comment in every video from me from now on. You have a follower till the end. Subbed immediately.
Joseph, welcome aboard brother! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I'm happy to help you keep a little extra jingle in your pocket at the end of the day. I'm looking forward to all the comments to come my friend. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, for all the infomation about cnc machines. It will help me make up my mind on a the cnc machine to buy in the near futur. But more then that, i like the little anecdotes that you add to your presentation.
Jacques, you are so welcome my friend. Im looking forward to hearing what CNC you decide on!
very useful information and I learned a lot from just this video. Thank you
kerpado, you're so welcome brother! I'm happy to help!
Greetings Garrett, Another great video for us novices and those that have already dived into CNC. I just noticed that You have a Sienci Labs Laser on Your Longmill. Can you give a tutorial video for us novices on where to mount and how to setup the offsets please? I have just received my Sienci Labs Laser. Still awaiting my Longmill MK2 which should be coming soon according to Sienci Labs.
Jwar, excellent suggestion! Great minds think alike brother, I have this on my "to-do" list so I'm glad it's something you're needing! I'm excited for you to get your machine and get everything set up and ready to roll!
I've been researching cnc routers, this seems like the best one out there!
Bruce, it's an awesome machine my friend! I'm looking forward to you getting yours soon brother!
Your content is excellent. OSHA loves you standing on your router while it's running....hahaha. thanks for all your content.
James, haha very true my friend. Just dont show OSHA!
Hello, When I saw the length of the video, I almost passed you by. Man am I glad I didn't! I watched it all the way through and it changed my life. I was on my way to South Dakota to buy a Shapeoko 4 Pro. You changed my mind and I will order this machine along with all the add ons. I will also order your bit set as well and am very excited to receive it! I am so glad I saw your TH-cam video and I am looking forward to watching all the rest of your videos as well!!! I have been researching CNC machines for about 3 weeks and just happened upon your video and am so glad I did. You did a remarkable job in making the video and the information you provided was overwhelming. You deserve more than a thumbs up for the video and I can't wait to shake your hand and congratulate you for a job well done!
Pat, wow thank you so much for all the kind words. I'm truly humbled to be a part of your cnc journey. And I'm glad this video found you at the right time brother! I'm looking forward to you getting your longmill in hand and seeing what you create!
The shapeoko 5 pro is excellent.
I’m definitely a candidate. Excellent tape. Loved the guy day story! Touching.
danbirch, glad you liked this one brother! Happy CNCing.
extremely helpful video.
Ned, glad it was helpful brother!
I enjoyed your video. I am retired and looking for something to be involved with. Something with a challenge to be creative. I have been interested in CNC routers, but I know nothing about them. In fact, I was a little overwhelmed by them. After viewing your video, a lot of my concerns have been answered. Thank you.
Kevin, CNC might just be the right thing for you brother. I am excited for you to pick up your machine so you can get to cutting.