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DIY CNC Laser Engraver Kits Wood Carving Engraving Cutting Machine Desktop Printer Logo Picture Marking 40x50cm 2 Axis 500MW

Last Updated: June 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
63
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Review Analysis - 58 recent, verified reviews

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Product Reliability
 12
stopped working, month, 2 weeks, trying, engraver
+25%
-75%
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" ...  Within the month I’ve been using it, it’s already glitching randomly and making a weird sound when I turn it on and the laser won’t move.  ...  "
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" ...  Then today, the laser died, no output.  ...  "
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" ...  My laser head stopped working  ...  "
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" ...  Trying to get a new part and order it over three weeks ago and still no part. ... January 11 and I just got the part I ordered only took a month and a few days.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had this product for 3 months and have only done 5 designs on it and today one of the motors locked up and ruined design. ... For the price that you pay for this, you should get more than 3 months use out of a motor before it blows.  ...  "
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" ...  Update* Alright, this thing no longer works. ... A month after purchasing the product both motors died, the laser never lined up correctly, and the mother board shorted out.  ...  "
Price
 10
amazing, worth the money, works, well, cost
+100%
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" ...  Overall, not a bad unit for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  It's worth the money!  ...  "
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" ...  Other that the kit is well packaged and made considering the price  ...  "
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" ...  it works amazing very impressive for the price  ...  "
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" ...  Their quick response to my problems are well worth the money to me.  ...  "
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" ...  Currently, all engravers at this price range are unpolished products, but this one shines because of the service the company provides to make sure everything is right.  ...  "
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" ...  Really other then that a really great little laser especially for the cost.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price, this thing is amazing.  ...  "
Marketplace
 9
good, replacement, contact, company
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Received in a timely fashion and in good order.  ...  "
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" ...  Not sure why all the complaints about assembly it comes with a video shows exactly what to do.  ...  "
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" ...  The company has been really good at replying to messages once I went through amazon to contact them.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you again to Bachin  ...  "
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" ...  I hope to update this with good news when the replacement arrives.  ...  "
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" ...  I highly recommend this product but especially the seller!  ...  "
Software Platform
 8
error, trial, missing, makercam, intuitive
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Missing pieces, missing software requirements- I would return it except It was so much effort to try to put together.  ...  "
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" ...  This was the 500mw version, very limited application  ...  "
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" ...  Software is horrible.  ...  "
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" ...  I will echo what others have, first, and say that the instructions are worthless.  ...  "
Build Quality
 8
pieces, parts, maple, leather, frame
+75%
-25%
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" ...  works just fine on wood.  ...  "
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" ...  This little machine is sleek, strong, well constructed and very quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  A slight change in design/parts makes this a five star purchase.  ...  "
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" ...  It is an excellent engraver for wood and leather  ...  "
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" ...  I was using it to personalize leather items.  ...  "
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" ...  Metal frame bars are filled with metal shavings.  ...  "
Setup
 7
software, setup, well, video, took
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Quick shipping, easy to assemble, easy to learn.  ...  "
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" ...  The setup wasn't without hiccups, but the support was there every step of the way, from a well documented wiki with an updated assembly video, to being responsive and thorough over email.  ...  "
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" ...  The software installation took a bit of work.  ...  "
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" ...  The software is a setup.exe. ... The assembly went well with the new video.  ...  "
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" ...  The included software was easy to install and operate.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 5
user, software, use, step, little
+100%
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" ...  Quick shipping, easy to assemble, easy to learn.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s also not very user friendly. ... The only positive experience I’ve had with this machine is easy assembly.  ...  "
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" ...  I have NEVER used a laser engraved like this before or anything similar and it is seriously the easiest to maneuver.  ...  "
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" ...  The software is pretty intuitive once you research the terms of engraving.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple online video to shows you step by step how to construct the device. ... The included software was easy to install and operate.  ...  "
Apps
 5
intuitive, application, step, missing, master
+60%
-40%
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" ...  But I was able to get the latest software online at their site and watch the YouTube video on how to put it together step by step.  ...  "
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" ...  The software is pretty intuitive once you research the terms of engraving.  ...  "
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" ...  The accompanying software is more intuitive than I thought it would be.  ...  "
Overall performance
 5
slow, really, laser, use
+80%
-20%
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" ...  This laser is fantastic at thin laser engraving but is not super fast.  ...  "
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" ...  It runs really smooth and is a very good CNC machine.  ...  "
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" ...  Be sure it's focused for the height you are working and always use a test piece to see the running speed you need to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Its much faster.  ...  "
Returns
 5
return, good, company
+60%
-40%
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" ...  They were swift in their response and determination to send me a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  I have requested a replacement, hoping this is a fluke. ... I hope to update this with good news when the replacement arrives.  ...  "
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" ...  They immediately contacted me back to assist.  ...  "
For Fun
 4
+100%
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" ...  Have fun and good luck!  ...  "
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" ...  I was just starting to have fun and figure this out.  ...  "
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" ...  First off, this is a wonderful machine, and I have had a ton of fun with it.  ...  "
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" ...  I will have fun with this.  ...  "
Print Quality
 3
print, turn, printing, location, head
+67%
-33%
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" ...  It can do it but it will go back and forth like an old ink jet printer at about 100th of the speed.  ...  "
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" ...  The NC Sender function worked pretty decent for me but I could never get it to print a picture.  ...  "
Fit
 3
wrench, tighten, square, small, screws
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Took about 3 hours to assemble, you will need a small wrench to tighten the belt screws, had to use plumbing tape to tighten the screws for the belt.  ...  "
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" ...  Everything fit, only tools needed are a phillips screw driver and a pair of scissors, everything else was in the kit.  ...  "

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