Datasheet comparison
Compare the lineup,
spec for spec.
Work area, Z travel, motion system, controller and warranty across all four machines — everything you need to choose with confidence.
Benchtop
Apprentice
$799
Woodworker
$1,800
Journeyman
$2,200
Foreman Elite
$3,200
Best for
First real CNC · benchtop
The maker favourite
Longer signs & panels
Production flagship
Work area
16.5″ × 16.5″
32.5″ × 32.5″
48.5″ × 32.5″
48.5″ × 48.5″
X travel
16.5 in
32.5 in
48.5 in
48.5 in
Y travel
16.5 in
32.5 in
32.5 in
48.5 in
Z travel
2.5 in
5.25 in
5.25 in
5.25 in
Motion system
Ball screw · all axes
Ball screw · all axes
Ball screw · all axes
Ball screw · covered
Repeatability
±0.001 in
±0.001 in
±0.001 in
±0.001 in
Frame
All-metal
All-metal · X-50 gantry
All-metal · X-50 gantry
All-metal · max rigidity
Rails
Preassembled linear
Preassembled linear
Preassembled linear
Ball-screw covers
Controller
Redline HD ready
Redline HD ready
Redline HD ready
Redline HD · ATC ready
Spindle mount
65mm mount
65 / 80mm mount
65 / 80mm mount
80mm / ATC
Software
Carveco Maker (1yr)
Carveco Maker (1yr)
Carveco Maker (1yr)
Carveco Maker (1yr)
Warranty
2 years
2 years
2 years
5 years
All machines share the same hardened ball-screw drivetrain and preassembled rails. Specs are representative of the Gen 2 lineup. Scroll horizontally on mobile to see every column.
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Same tolerance, every size
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Out-of-box setup
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Footprints, one platform
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Made in North America