r/hobbycnc

90k members
r/hobbycnc is a subreddit with 90k members. The community frequently discusses cnc, router, looking for, struggling, and spindle, and they frequently recommend/review cnc machine, shop vac, and lathe.
A subreddit for enthusiasts of Hobbyist CNC machines like the Shapeoko, X-Carve, 6040, etc

Popular Topics in r/hobbycnc

#1

Cnc

370 posts
#2

Router

43 posts
#3

Looking For

41 posts
#4

Struggling

38 posts
#5

Spindle

36 posts
#6

Design

26 posts
#7

Machining

18 posts
#8

Mill

17 posts
#9

Aluminum

16 posts
#10

Cnc Machine

14 posts

Products Discussed in r/hobbycnc

Cnc Machine

113 reviews
#1
Onefinity
4.8 from 12 reviews
#2
Shapeoko
4.7 from 9 reviews
#3
CNC
3.8 from 4 reviews

Shop Vac

11 reviews
#1
Dewalt
4.7 from 3 reviews
#2
Festool
4.5 from 2 reviews
#3
Harbor Freight
4.0 from 1 review

Lathe

5 reviews
#1
Sherline
4.0 from 4 reviews
#2
Emco Compact 5/8
4.0 from 1 review

Member Growth in r/hobbycnc

Yearly
+20k members(29.1%)

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Last updated: June 22, 2026