A super sturdy frame made of a solid, rigid plywood and a HUGE 24″ x 24″ work area to cut-out wood projects and more makes the BobsCNC’s Evolution 4 an incredible piece of CNC cutting machinery, which is perfect for the woodworking hobbyist as well as small businesses or workshop settings.

Also compatible to cut MDF, MDF, plastic, soft metals, etc… all in extremely precise professional cut-ings. A great number of wood cutting project plans are going to change many times when you first begin, so having a woodworking CNC machine such as this that can easily be reconfigured / redrilled in a matter of minutes is a cost effective way to use it in a profitable way. As the cutting area of this fabulous CNC router is: X 610mm (24″) x Y 610mm (24″) x Z 98mm (3.8″), it costs just: $1,280.

The X-Carve by Inventables is the perfect CNC for woodworkers of every skill level. The work area of the X-Carve can be customized to as large as 1000mm x 1000mm, making it a fantastic choice for hobbyists and small shops alike. This versatile CNC is also extremely user-friendly, and it comes with an assortment of software and tools to help get you started right away.

The Easel software is especially powerful as it was designed to work perfectly with the X-Carve to enable you to design and cut any wood for any project in no time. Cutting area: X: 39.4″ (1000 mm), Y: 39.4″ (1000 mm), Z: 4.5″ (114 mm) Price: $1,395.

The Shapeoko 4 XXL CNC Router by Carbide 3D - Large Precision CNC Wood Carver.  The Shapeoko 4 XXL is a large CNC router made for serious woodworkers and makers. It is designed for precision and performance. The XXL model has a large 33" x 33" cutting area and is capable of handling a variety of large projects. The all metal construction is strong and durable, and the machine is very rigid.

The powerful spindle is capable of handling a variety of materials including wood, plastic and soft metals. The advanced control software makes it easy to carve complex designs and shapes in wood. Cutting area: X: 33" (838 mm), Y: 33" (838 mm), Z: 4" (101.6 mm) Price: $2,400.

The Avid CNC PRO4848 wood cutting machine is a serious tool for the serious professional that can produce large quantities of high quality wood carvings. The cutting area of the PRO4848 is 48″ x 48″ which makes it a large machine and is perfect for the individual that needs to produce bigger projects.

The steel frame of the machine is strong and sturdy, the ball screws are of high precision which ensures that there are accurate and consistent cuts made every time. The specs for this machine are as follows: Cutting area: X: 48″ (1219 mm), Y: 48″ (1219 mm), Z: 8″ (203 mm). Price: $8,395.

For smaller workshops the Next Wave Shark HD510 is a space saving CNC machine, supplied complete with a 25″ x 25″ cutting area and powered by a robust and fast spindle. The machine comes with an easy to use interface and is supplied complete with VCarve Desktop software permitting users to create and make complex projects. The cutting area of the Shark HD510 is given as: X: 25″ (635 mm), Y: 25″ (635 mm), Z: 7″ (177.8 mm). Price: $3,999.

The Maslow CNC is a vertical CNC maching system. Its space saving design is perfect for small shops. Its 4′ x 8′ cutting area is large enough for most woodworking projects. Because the Maslow is an open source project it can be modified to meet almost any need. It is also an affordable option for woodworkers on a budget. Cutting area: X: 4″ (101.6 mm), Y: 8″ (203.2 mm), Z: 2.5″ (63.5 mm) Price: $500.

Onefinity Woodworker Elite Woodworker- The Woodworker by Onefinity is a brand new CNC machine that has been designed from the ground up with the hobbyist in mind. It is a very robust machine and has a 32” x 32” cutting area. It is extremely easy to assemble and is a modular design so ideal for future upgrades. The Woodworker also cuts laser engraving and 3D carving projects. Cutting area: X: 32″ (812.8 mm), Y: 32″ (812.8 mm), Z: 127″ (3,200mm), Price: $3,336.

CNC CNC Mega V2 from MILLRIGHT CNC is made for the heavy use in the woodworking workshop of professionals. The area to cut is 35" x 35" and is powered by a 1.5 HP 8,000 rpm spindle. The heavy-duty steel frame is very rigid and has been built for high accuracy and reliability.

The software to operate the Mega V2 is Mach3/CNC software, which is very user friendly. Because of the many videos on YouTube there are to set up the Mega V2 and to cut out a part, it is easy to start working with the CNC Mega V2. Cutting area: X: 35" (889 mm), Y: 35" (889 mm), Z: 5" (127 mm) Price: $2,699.

JFT 3040 CNC ROUTER | Woodworking CNC Router Plans | Hobby CNC - CNC Router for woodworking, 40x30 cm working area, 300mm x 400mm, 1200W, CNC Wood Carving router with aluminum frame, Suitable for Beginners. cutting area: X: 22.5″ (570 mm), Y: 14.2″ (360 mm), Z: 0.59″ (15 mm) Price: (free shipping) $340.

Blue Elephant 1325 CNC Router Machine – CNC Wood Carving/Cutting Machine. Price: $5,000-$8,000. Large Cutting Area: 4′ x 8′. Big space to cut your wood projects. Blue Elephant 1325 CNC Router Machine has a very strong Industrial Grade Metal frame, a very powerful spindle, and a vacuum table. Also this machine has an Automatic Tool Changer, which is very helpful in production. This is a great machine for big production, for big companies. Cutting area: X: 51″ (1300 mm), Y: 98.5″ (2500 mm), Z: 7.8″ (200 mm).

The Laguna Tools Creator CNC Router- Perfect CNC for small to medium size woodworking projects. The Creator CNC router is equipped with a 24″ x 36″ work area, a robust steel frame, and is simple to use.

All in all it is the perfect CNC machine for the small shop. It is the ideal CNC woodworking machine for the individual who has limited space. The Laguna Tools Creator has a high powered spindle and is well equipped to take on most jobs.

For the beginner or seasoned woodworker the Laguna Tools Creator is an excellent choice of CNC woodworking. Cutting area: X: 24″ (609 mm), Y: 36″ (914 mm), Z: 4″ (101.6 mm) Price: $5,499. 

Choosing the best CNC router for your specific needs can be a bit of a challenge, but the best way to narrow down the choices is to first determine how much space you have available and then set a budget for yourself. There are a variety of very affordable CNC machines for woodworking that are designed to help the small shop complete woodworking projects with the same level of quality as the larger shops.

Regardless of whether you are just starting out with CNC woodworking or you are a seasoned woodworker there are many options available to suit your needs and help you to complete your projects efficiently and effectively.

With so many options available choosing the best option can be difficult, but by first determining your available space and then setting a budget you will find it is easier to narrow down the choices and select the perfect CNC machine for your specific needs and complete professional wood carvings and cuts.