3D printing has become much cheaper and accessible, but there has been a lack of decent CNC routers at the same price point. Now the 3018 CNC Pro from Sainsmart aims to fill that void.

Featuring a working volume of 300 x 180 x 45mm, this CNC router goes together well and is capable of machining timber, acrylic and aluminium. It can also engrave copper to make custom PCBs. This machine largely succeeded with everything I threw at it. For this low price plus a one year warranty, I am very impressed and recommend this for beginners looking to get into the hobby.

I have done a fair bit of CNC machining over the years by am by no means a professional machinist. I look forward to the great tips knowledgeable viewers will post in the comments to assist others.
For any cutters you buy, ensure they are 1/8 inch or 3.175mm in shank diameter.

UPDATE: I have a follow up video upgrading this machine. https://youtu.be/Q4TrzshXV10

Purchase the Genmitsu 3018 CNC router:
Amazon (machine): https://amzn.to/2LANGFQ
Amazon (offline controller): https://amzn.to/2XINLOq
Amazon (laser add on, untested by me): https://amzn.to/2xqTIAv
If you can’t get shipping from Amazon, you can buy it direct from Sainsmart (unfortunately more expensive): https://www.sainsmart.com/collections/cnc/products/sainsmart-genmitsu-cnc-router-3018-pro-diy-kit

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3D printing has become much cheaper and accessible, but there has been a lack of decent CNC routers at the same price point. Now the 3018 CNC Pro from Sainsmart aims to fill that void. Featuring a working volume of 300 x 180 x 45mm, this CNC router goes together well and is capable of machining timber, acrylic and aluminium.



Sainsmart Genmitsu ProverXL 4030 Review and Test (Aluminium, Acrylic)
Link to the Genmitsu 4030 ProverXL: https://amzn.to/33kbQzU
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600mm x 600mm upgrade kit: https://amzn.to/33Dxxun
T-slot Table upgrade: https://amzn.to/3FzugJK
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Speed Tiger ⅛” Bit: https://amzn.to/3fx1Vcw
SPE 3/32” bit: https://amzn.to/3A5GpVF
Genmitsu 4030 Offline Controller: https://amzn.to/3rl88hn
T-Slot Table Vise: https://amzn.to/3fC7JBr
Laser Module:
5.5W Fixed Focus Laser Module Kit, for PROVerXL 4030, 3018-PRO, 3020-PRO MAX, Blue-Violet Light
Shapeoko Pro Router (for business uses): https://shop.carbide3d.com/products/shapeoko-pro-cnc-router?variant=32912259186749
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Today I’m going to be looking at the Genmitsu ProverXL 4030 cnc router. Now I reviewed the 4030’s smaller sibling, the Prover 3018 over a year ago and I’ll leave a link to that video in case you’re curious. Now in the interest of full disclosure, Sainsmart did send me this machine to review; but they are not paying me for this review and have no input on what I say about the machine.The ProverXL 4030 came packaged in a large box with all the parts pretty well padded for the most part. More about the packaging later in the video. Now, Sainsmart markets this as an “easy to set up machine”. And honestly that is a real stretch. The Prover XL 4030 took me almost 5 hours to assemble and required a lot of patience to assemble. This isn’t a plug-n-play machine; be prepared to invest the time to get it running. The manual isn’t all that well written and mis-states certain details or doesn’t provide enough clarity on others. The most glaring example was the part that describes the wiring of the spindle. The manual states that there is no specific polarity for wiring the spindle motor. And yet the connectors on the spindle and the wiring looms are color-coded to assure proper connection. This isn’t a dealbreaker, but just something Sainsmart needs to work to improve. A few more pointers when assembling the machine. When attaching the x-axis drag chain to the frame, be very patient and careful when threading in the two screws, as there’s very little space to work with. You don’t want to end up damaging the threads by cross threading the screws. Again, another design issue Sainsmart can work on. Also, the wiring from the x-axis limit switches interferes with the screws that attach the mounting plate to the frame. I found that to be pretty sloppy design work and should just get fixed. There’s just no excuse for this. Another thing to consider when assembling the machine is the table or surface it will sit on. I recommend a table that’s at least 48 inches wide by 24 inches deep. This will give you enough space to accommodate the machine and control unit. You also want to make sure the table is extremely sturdy and can handle the vibration when the machine is working. I’ll leave a few table options in the description below the video, in case you need a sturdy table.

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Sainsmart Genmitsu ProverXL 4030 Review and Test (Aluminium, Acrylic) Link to the Genmitsu 4030 ProverXL: https://amzn.to/33kbQzU Dewalt Router Upgrade: https://amzn.to/3I25SCm Sturdy Bench for the 4030: https://amzn.to/3GBB62U 600mm x 600mm upgrade kit: https://amzn.to/33Dxxun T-slot Table upgrade: https://amzn.to/3FzugJK PTFE Lubricant: https://amzn.to/3A8CAPB Speed Tiger ⅛” Bit: https://amzn.to/3fx1Vcw SPE 3/32” bit: https://amzn.to/3A5GpVF Genmitsu 4030 Offline Controller: https://amzn.to/3rl88hn T-Slot Table Vise: https://amzn.to/3fC7JBr Laser Module: 5.5W



In this episode I do a full review of the FoxAlien Masuter Pro and find out if it can really machine metal.

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Masuter Pro extension kit
Extension Kit 4080 for Masuter Pro

Makita router – https://amzn.to/3BG11qi

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Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Spec 00:50
Tests 09:14
Projects 14:50
Review 17:32

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In this episode I do a full review of the FoxAlien Masuter Pro and find out if it can really machine metal. Order the Masuter Pro https://bit.ly/3P0sg3n Masuter Pro extension kit Extension Kit 4080 for Masuter Pro Makita router – https://amzn.to/3BG11qi Alternative routers available here: https://amzn.to/3P85Snv https://amzn.to/3BPY0Ec Chapters: Intro 00:00 Spec 00:50 Tests 09:14 Projects 14:50 Review 17:32 I have



Would you have a Laser Cutter at home? Check some of the projects I made with the xTool D1!
? NEW xTool D1 Pro 10W
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You can customise kitchen tools, create toys, make art, cut balsa wood for aeroplane models… I barely touched the possibilities in my review.

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03:50 Laserbox VS LightBurn
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06:04 Clean Cut
06:18 Cutting Paper
06:53 Catapult Toy
07:35 Laser-Cut Boxes
08:16 Cleaning the Lens
09:05 Engraving Stainless Steel
09:30 Laser Pointer Offset Test
10:19 Black Rock Slate Engraving
11:03 Roller Accessory
11:29 Engraving the Bottle
11:53 Engraving a Glass
12:54 Buying Advice
13:12 Mini Arcade
13:23 Pros & Cons

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Laser engraving is one of the best ways to add a personal touch to your projects. From logos on business cards to initials on cutting boards you’ll always find a new use for a laser. The only problem is they are VERY expensive.

In this video, we check out one that isn’t. We review the Ortur Laser Master Engraver V2 ($200) and see if it can take the crown for the best budget laser engraver.

Full review and write up here: https://www.makeorbreakshop.com/project/is-this-the-best-budget-laser-engraver

What laser should you get? https://youtu.be/d8NuMq7nH7s
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Laser engraving is one of the best ways to add a personal touch to your projects. From logos on business cards to initials on cutting boards you’ll always find a new use for a laser. The only problem is they are VERY expensive. In this video, we check out one that isn’t. We review the Ortur Laser Master Engraver V2



Here are The Links to Buy
5 ► ORTUR Laser Master 3 Engraving Machine
●Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3b8A8AO
●Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3zcp1P7
●AliExpress: https://ali.ski/_TpoEJ
●Official Website: https://ortur.net/products/ortur-laser-master-3-engraver-cutter-machine?ref=L_yx7Sx5lp5EYt

4 ► Genmitsu Jinsoku LC-40 Laser Engraver
●Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3cLiS54
●Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3bdOfEP
●Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3OFcHfV
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●Amazon FR: https://amzn.to/3Bn3oOE
●Amazon IT: https://amzn.to/3Je8T4q
●Amazon ES: https://amzn.to/3vhPN7K

3 ► LaserPecker 2 Laser Engraver Machine
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2 ► xTool D1 Rotary 60w Higher Accuracy Laser Engraver
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1 ► xTool M1-10w Compact 3-in-1 Laser Engraver & Cutting Machine
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If you are looking for a laser engraver you’ve sure come to the right place.
In today’s video, we are going to take a look at what I believe are the 5 best laser engraver machines this year.
The laser engraver is definitely one of the most important tools for people who want to start a small project.
With a laser engraver machine, you will be able to cut, engrave, and write on almost any surface that is possible.

*Btw these are not in order of preference so number 1 does not mean it’s better than number 5.

00:00 Opening
00:19 5 ► ORTUR Laser Master 3 Engraving Machine
02:36 4 ► Genmitsu Jinsoku LC-40 Laser Engraver
02:52 3 ► LaserPecker 2 Laser Engraver Machine
04:53 2 ► xTool D1 Rotary 60w Higher Accuracy Laser Engraver
05:26 1 ► xTool M1-10w Compact 3-in-1 Laser Engraver & Cutting Machine

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Here are The Links to Buy 5 ► ORTUR Laser Master 3 Engraving Machine ●Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3b8A8AO ●Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3zcp1P7 ●AliExpress: https://ali.ski/_TpoEJ ●Official Website: https://ortur.net/products/ortur-laser-master-3-engraver-cutter-machine?ref=L_yx7Sx5lp5EYt 4 ► Genmitsu Jinsoku LC-40 Laser Engraver ●Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3cLiS54 ●Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3bdOfEP ●Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3OFcHfV ●Amazon DE: https://amzn.to/3JcgaBz ●Amazon FR: https://amzn.to/3Bn3oOE ●Amazon IT: https://amzn.to/3Je8T4q ●Amazon ES: https://amzn.to/3vhPN7K 3 ► LaserPecker 2 Laser Engraver Machine