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I bought this laser because I had finally reached my limit with the plasma cutter I had been using—it constantly left burrs on the cut edges. Given the consistently excellent experience I had previously enjoyed while using a friend's laser tube cutter, I ultimately decided to take the plunge and acquire this CNC laser cutting machine (ST-FC6012K | 3000W) for myself. Honestly, ever since it arrived, I haven't been able to stop tinkering with and testing it out. I'm having an absolute blast! It cuts with effortless ease—like a knife through butter—and handles every cutting job I require with absolute simplicity. Even cutting stainless steel pipes up to 1/4 inch thick is a piece of cake for it.

I purchased the STM1325-R3 a couple of months ago and other than testing it briefly, just got it up and running. I previously had another CNC machine that gave me all kinds of grief so this is my second one. This 4x8 CNC router came very well boxed and packed. Assembly was easy as it came as mostly assembled modules. All of the tools and bits required were included as well as a few accessories. The included software was pretty typical of any of these machines but certainly adequate to upgrade my woodworking shop. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! This machine is more stable and smooth. Some people seem concerned with the weaker spindle motor but I have not had any issue with it cutting anything of reasonable size so far. The spindle motor is a beast compared to my last one. It is so smooth and powerful that I purchased an ATC CNC router kit (STM1530C) made by STYLECNC that comes with a 5x10 worktable. (I will review it later).  I am so glad that I spent the extra money to get this full-size CNC machine. It seems like a very capable tool for the value.

Haven't used much but it seams to be a good CNC machine to play with. The 4x8 worktable is large enough to handle all my woodworking projects, and the rotary 4th axis can help me to carve beautiful designs on the table legs turned on my lathe. It was missing a few mounting screws and I emailed STYLECNC to request these parts and also asked where I could get quality router bits. They recommended several well-known tool brands as well as some popular tool makers with budget-friendly pricing, and told me where to source them. When I got package they sent a full set of screws and a complimentary selection of popular woodworking bits. So they care which is nice. Hope to make full use of this machine and learn how to use the included software.