Why I chose the Shapeoko 5 pro

I have had lots of questions about why I chose the Shapeoko 5 pro CNC over the other brands on the market. Here is my reasoning from my perspective, Yours may differ..

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[naterife]

Good, clean looking machine. Ball screws make precision moves exact. I maintained Large CNC machines and other precision equipment my entire working career. Enjoy your new machine.

[DaveGatton]

Congrats on the Shapeoko Clack. I knew when you got that first Genmitsu it wouldn't be long before you'd get a big boy machine. 😃 Looking forward to seeing the chips fly!

[kevinjensen]

So far I am like my Downtown Jenny and I can’t wait to try Cody’s bowl bit that Hamilton worked with him on. I am looking forward to the day I can upgrade. Thinking an Elite but I can’t wait to see what you can do. Thanks for sharing

[davejsullivan]

I have the Shapeoko 3xxl. I like the company and the machine. Unless I start cranking out projects by the 100s, I see no reason to upgrade. Don’t second guess you purchase. That’s a solid machine that will do whatever you want. Perhaps the Onefinity is better in some areas but most people wouldn’t notice, especially in a small shop setting. I’m looking forward to your content. Side note: I use Carveco Maker+ for my design software and love that also.

[justinbanks]

Can't wait to see what you make and follow along!

Just recently found your channel while researching lasers and kove your style and presentation.

Definitely will be following along for the ride!

[MarklTucson]

Cool. Great explanation. Really looking forward to the content you make from this as you get up to speed on this machine. I'm a little way out from adding a CNC to my shop, but am doing research now so i can make a well-informed decision when I do go forward. Have some shop organization things to do so I can add tool like this into my existing floor space. Totally agree with your reasoning for wanting a 4 x 4 capability -- that is one of my criteria as well.

[DennisHambrick]

Thanks for the info. I purchased a XXL. Want to learn as much as I can. Keep the content a coming.

[JackInTheShop]

Seinci labs does not use belts. They do use the v-wheels and lead screws vs ball screws. But you are still limited to 48X30. To stay in that larger range, I think you made a good choice for the price. Onefinity Does look like a beefy machine though. I like the spindle cam.

[barryhenry]

I really enjoy your videos. I am in the market for a CNC machine but have never used one and am a little nervous mainly because of the learning curve of the software. I too have narrowed it down to Shapeoko and Onefinity.

[gaiustacitus]

The Shapeoko 5 Pro is an excellent CNC for milling wood and even some light machining of aluminum. It produces better surface finishes when milling aluminum than some DIY machine builds which are specifically designed for machining metal. You wouldn't have gone wrong with either the Onefinity or the Shapeoko, as both are more than capable of producing quality one-off custom wood projects and small production runs. Enjoy your new machine!

[banjoeypicks]

Good video!!! I will own a cnc SOME DAY hopefully. Good Lord willing. Would very much like to meet you someday. Maybe at Peach Park, since I'm just down the road in Wetumpka. Take Care!!

[roundcheesewheel]

Great video 👍 can't wait to see what you make it on

[xfactor]

Great video! Curious... why did you use Vectric instead of carbide create?

[OnefinityCNC]

Good video! We're honored to be in the running! When you're ready to go from a machine that does 200ipm to ours that does 400ipm, we're here! :P

[jessefoulk]

That would be an awesome machine to own instead of my stepcraft d600. Not a professional need to get the 5 Pro for me but a machine with all that included for THAT price would be a value. Congrats on the machine!! Space is my current concern though for my apartment.

[mikeguidry]

Good job. I’m at that point of researching as you did. Just wondering, did you consider the Long Mill?

[rtroiani]

I've had a SO3 XXL for years now and just sold it. I've been going back and forth over the OneFinity Pro (vs Elite) and the SO5 which were very similar. While I think the OneFinity may be a better machine as far as speed, when you add up what you get with the SO5 and free shipping vs. the shipping from Canada for the OneFinity, it just made more money sense to go with the SO5. On Order!

[chchchscott]

I got the same one in January. It’s awesome.

[rolandglidden]

I have the Shapeoko Pro 2X4 and I love it. It's great to see that your going to provide content on this machine, there's not many out there. I am looking forward to seeing your upcoming videos. One question are you going to be using the Carbide Create to develop your projects? Thanks,

[stuartsherman]

Thank you very much for the insightful video. Did you consider the Altmill 48" x 48" as one of your choices? If so, what didn't you not like about the Altmill that you decided to go with the Shapeoko? Any light you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great videos.