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Crowdfunded power tools: Kickstarter project introduces an affordable CNC router for the masses

Nov. 10, 2016

If you are like me, then you desperately want a CNC router...for the right price.

If you are like me, then you desperately want a CNC router. And, if you are as frugal as I am, then you can't justify spending the exorbitant amount of money for a CNC machine just so you can impress your friends with custom DIY projects. The answer to this dilemma of design versus cost might be coming from Kickstarter.

According to Avery Thompson for Popular Mechanics: "The Maslow router, currently on Kickstarter, is an affordable CNC router that's also compact. It's a 4'x8' router, meaning you'll be able to cut pieces large enough for pretty much any project, and it's currently available for $350, which is about ten times cheaper than you'd find elsewhere for a router this size.

The Maslow comes as a kit, so you'd have to assemble it yourself, but there are easy-to-follow instructions and a forum in case you get stuck. As with any crowdfunded project, you're donating, not buying, and there are always risks involved, so spend your money wisely and do your research."

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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