r/hobbycnc

97k members
r/hobbycnc is a subreddit with 97k 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
+21k members(27.9%)

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Last updated: September 30, 2026