Originally Posted by
bp092
I've actually heard some mixed reviews on the machine. All kinds of problems with it. I suppose many of those problems are from complete newbies that aren't computer savvy enough to get in the groove of using the machine and software. I've used their software, actually looked at the machine awhile back before they had the deal with sears. The software is very restrictive, you can't really import anything and you can only use their software and their limited database of vectors to create stuff, or create everything there. To be honest, I've yet to see many cam programs that offer as smooth of a drawing process than autocad. I hardly would ever use the cam's program to draw much stuff other than the toolpaths. Also the cutting/carving envelope is tiny. And good luck getting support from sears, after a weekend experience with them on a simple issue I won't ever buy from them again. That business has gone down the drain from years ago.
On the contrary, for a hobbyist it's probably the best solution for a cnc router. I'm just happy finding joe's 06 build, because I built it for the same price (including everything) as one of those carvewright machines. And the only limitation on my machine now is 24x48x6 and my creativity.
my two cents, go look at the reviews on sears.com lol, you will see a lot of frustrated people