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Thread: maybe upcoming I2R router
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30th November 2018, 05:15 PM #1
maybe upcoming I2R router
I have been looking for a cnc router for years (probably up to a decade now) but can't afford much for hobby use. Not an electrician or mechanic I would not even consider trying to build my own or modify a chinese machine. Axiom have just launched a thing they call the I2R https://i2rcnc.com/ which is probably something I can afford when it comes to Aus. What do you people think about this?
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30th November 2018, 05:51 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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I think that is the same one that was mentioned in the other thread on here, Woodman CNC.
I was having a look at it myself, but will wait till I get back to Australia to make more enquiries. Seems you attach your own router/trimmer to it. I am in the same boat as you, purely for hobby. Not even sure if this does laser engraving though.
Paul
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This machine looks nice...
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4th December 2018, 02:00 PM #4Intermediate Member
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Could I also suggest a X-carve machine. It is basic and is simple to use. Very suitable for wood carving
https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve
I've had one for a couple years and it seems to work well
Kel
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4th December 2018, 04:45 PM #5
Thanks Kel,
I just saw there is an Australian version of the X carve - XYZ Carve by 3DTek and I can find no bad reviews and it is under $2K. I was worried about support (I said I have no electrical skills) but that looks okay as well. I think I am sold and may consider the I2R into the future.
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4th December 2018, 05:12 PM #6
But then I saw this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8slG_Lr_ms I2R is looking better (not a mechanic), ~$3K less pain.
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4th December 2018, 06:00 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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All very interesting. I just watched the following youtube video on this machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REiwGWiu_zQ
Hmm, I might still sit on the fence for a while longer.
Paul
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4th December 2018, 07:20 PM #8Intermediate Member
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The x-carve has simple to follow video setup to watch and has its own forum.
https://discuss.inventables.com/
It also comes with a simple program called easel which is very user friendly
I have other CNC machines in my shed, but the X-carve was the easiest to get up and running
I have no connection with them, except to highlight a good hobby machine
Kel
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