Tag Archives: CNC Machines
Twotrees TS1 Laser Engraver Review: Fits Our Shop?
We didn’t expect a laser engraver this compact to feel so “shop-ready,” but the Twotrees TS1 surprised us. Its fully enclosed design makes it easier to imagine using around family projects or in a classroom corner without constant hovering, while the 80×80mm work area keeps expectations realistic: this is for small tags, coasters, keychains, and quick gift ideas-not full-size signage. At roughly 1kg, it’s genuinely portable, which changed how we thought about setup and storage in our space. We also liked the Bluetooth app control for fast edits and repeat jobs, especially when we’re testing designs on scrap. Still, the big question is whether 3W power and mini scale fit our workflow.
RATTMMOTOR CNC Router Review: Right for Our Home Shop?
When we first unboxed the RATTMMOTOR CNC Wood Router Machine Kit, it felt like inviting a tiny factory onto our workbench. This 3‑axis DIY mini CNC, driven by GRBL control and paired with an offline controller, promises a smoother path from sketch to shavings—without keeping a laptop tethered to the shop. We tested it with the included 775 spindle motor and ER11 collet on familiar materials: wood, acrylic, and a bit of PVC, paying close attention to setup time, calibration fussiness, and how confidently it traced tight corners. It’s clearly aimed at hobbyists and home shops, but the real question for us was simple: does it cut cleanly enough to earn a permanent spot in our workflow?
