r/diycnc is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cnc, diy, build, controller, and axis, and they frequently recommend/review cnc machine.
The home of building, modifying, and converting CNC machines of all shapes and sizes.
Popular Themes in r/diycnc
#1
Advice Requests
: "New to cnc rate my setup"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Tool-Setter Help"
1 post
#3
Pain & Anger
: "This seller's tactic on eBay and Temu irks me an unreasonable amount"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Hey, I've designed a user-friendly tabletop CNC lathe. It has a 7-inch touchscreen, remote control via gamepad or phone, and works with steel, aluminum, brass, plastic, and wood. It even supports ATC, Laser Engraver, and Spindle features. (Machining parts with a gamepad is an absolute joy) Thoughts?"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "My mill is finally getting to the finishing stages"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/diycnc
#1
Cnc
: "My custom steel portal Cnc build so far"
290 posts
#2
Diy
: "Diy Desktop CNC"
139 posts
#3
Build
: "Hey guys, I've finally released a Build video for my CNC Mill, thought some of you might like to check it out!"
63 posts
#4
Controller
: "Retrofitting a Shopbot with a new Controller"
37 posts
#5
Axis
: "Building a 4 Axis for a client"
35 posts
#6
Spindle
: "I found a super cheap high power low RPM Spindle motor option. But it requires a very knowledgeable electronics guy to make the driver and conversion. (220amp oil cooled alternators)"
31 posts
#7
Design
: "Hey, I've Designed a user-friendly tabletop CNC lathe. It has a 7-inch touchscreen, remote control via gamepad or phone, and works with steel, aluminum, brass, plastic, and wood. It even supports ATC, Laser Engraver, and Spindle features. (Machining parts with a gamepad is an absolute joy) Thoughts?"
24 posts
#8
Stepper
: "Is it ok to cover a resistors like this if it is going into data terminals on a Stepper driver or will it overheat?"
23 posts
#9
Motor
: "I found a super cheap high power low RPM spindle Motor option. But it requires a very knowledgeable electronics guy to make the driver and conversion. (220amp oil cooled alternators)"
22 posts
#10
Frame
: "Finished my main Frame conversion on my diy cnc"
16 posts
Products Discussed in r/diycnc
Cnc Machine
3 reviews
#1
PrintNC
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Millennium Machines
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Genmitsu
4.0★ from 1 review
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+2k members(28.9%)
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Last updated: June 20, 2026