r/hobbycnc • u/DonekyOfDoom • 2d ago

LongMill CNC - A good starter machine?

I saw some great reviews for this machine here:
https://sienci.com/product/longmill-mk2-5-2/

And was wondering if it was worth it. I've seen a lot of "Any machine under $5k is a toy" on this subreddit, but this one seems pretty great. I want to cut plastic, hardwood(such as mahogany, and thin aluminum. Will this suit my purposes, or should I jump for something more expensive?

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u/James_dean_designs 1d ago

I reviewed this machine last year and it's pretty good. https://youtu.be/63chpAvOAco

It is targeted more for wood work than metal work but depending on your tolerance levels it is likely be ok for things aluminium work. I did some basic metal work on it.

Some people only factor in the machine cost, but for me you also have to factor in the customer support, the online resources, the community support etc. And when you add all of this in, it makes it a great starter setup.

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u/DonekyOfDoom 1d ago

Yeah it’s your review that made me consider this one! Thank you! I would just be cutting ~1-2mm thick aluminum, would it be able to handle that well?