CNC Router Masuter Pro

Ive been using the MP with extention kit for about 7 months now. There are definitely some limitations with the Z-Axis heights, but you can overcome them with some simple engineering. I do wish the stepper motors had a little more power and may look into upgrading them at some point. Would definitely purchase it again. They've been phenomenal to work with as well.

So far it works great, but have not really had time to work with it. Also, it is not mine purchased for son and this is his response.

it is a kit for good money. I've only had it for a month. I made an extension of the surface, put stronger motors and bearings for tensioning the belt. Now it works like a charm😁 most often I machine wood with a 6mm router and at a speed of 1600 to 2000mm per minute.

This Machine is a rockstars

I have had a great experience from the ordering to the delivery. The machine was easy to assemble and fun to learn. I was looking for an upgrade to my woodworking hobby and this machine foots the bill. Both the price and the quality were what I needed. I am happy with my purchase so far.

FoxAlien got 100% from me on this CNC router. The package was neatly packed, promptly shipped with excellent colorful instructions. CNC machine itself was well produced and function really good and I am looking forward to productive projects.

I will like to suggest that the controller should be made to allow for GRBL updates via SD card interface.

Setup went well for me, spoilboard created thanks to James Dean Designs. First project went off without a hitch. Still experimenting and looking forward to it!

I purchased the Masuter Pro and received it about 2 weeks ago. I am truly impressed with this machine and I haven't even upgraded anything yet. I plan on getting the router set up within the next month. But, with the 60 watt spindle I have been able to carve several projects without any issue. A great buy, I am VERy happy with this purchase.

I have a lot of experience with laser CNCs and 3D printers. Never a CNC routers. I bought the Masuter Pro with the 60w spindle because the low entry price and ability to upgrade it. Overall experience has been positive. Communication with FA has been great even with the time difference from the states to their HQ. The build was a very simple process. Directions were easy to follow, plus there are some great videos on YouTube. Out of the box, everything is square enough to make some test cuts. I would still recommend fine tuning the machine to guarantee accurate cuts. Again, there are great YouTube videos out there. I have only made a few cuts but they all seem to get better than the last one. Expect a learning curve with the CAM side of things! There is also some great resources on Facebook.

First off, I have received nothing from FoxAlien for this review. Their community is only on Facebook and this is a real sticking point for me. Facebook communities are notoriously toxic. An independent online forum is a much better way to go. Luckily, I rarely need help. I have modified my Masuter out to 1000mm with a reinforced bed and it is working great. If you are handy with CAD and 3D printers you can make the other necessary components to do fairly easy upgrades to this CNC. Overall, it's a great first CNC that can be upgraded to grow a bit with you. The touts that it will machine aluminum and steel are real. But, you should know the feed rate and stepdown has to be so slow it would not be worth it for most. It can do it but, super slowly. Also worth noting, I bought the 300w spindle upgrade and it came with a set of open ended spanners that are so loosely spec'd that they are causing premature wear to the spindle collet. I have had to toss them and use my own tools. The 13mm and 14mm both measure out to 13.7 and 14.5 respectively. I know that are "included" tools but, for a CNC company, they should be within tolerance at least. As for the tools that come with the machine itself, the Allen keys are a bit soft, as are the screw heads. Plan on replacing them down the road. And definitely use blue loctite when assembling. Overall 4.5 stars. Better included tools and screws, a stiffer bed and easily a 5 star machine. Even then, there is always room for improvement.

Lastly, using Amazon for distribution again is a sticking point for me. The first machine that I ordered, never arrived. When trying to cancel through Amazon it was a nightmare. Basically locking you out until specific dates and refusing a refund. I then ended up re-ordering through their website directly. This was also shipped through Amazon. And the Amazon driver delivered it to another house in the neighborhood. Our houses here are all clearly marked both on our mailboxes and large numbers on the houses themselves. No you might say, "Well that's Amazon's Fault" but no. Fox Alien chooses to use them. They very well know that they are prone to screwing things up. So this is on Fox Alien themselves. Be aware, Amazon is involved in your shipment in the US, no matter where you order it from.