Thread: X-Carve as a budget CNC?
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Re: X-Carve as a budget CNC?
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Originally Posted by cbale2000 View Post
If only the build volume wasn't like 50% smaller on the shapeoko.

I've been looking into an X-Carve for my team as well. Out of curiosity, does anyone know of any other large format (30"x30" or larger) CNC routers in the sub-$2000 range?
You can look at OpenRail from OpenBuilds. It is based on aluminum extrusions like 80/20 so it can be sized as needed.

Be very picky of the eBay routers. Ones with linear recirculating ball rails on hardened steel tracks are typically far superior to the other options available.