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TwoTrees ED1 Enclosed Desktop CNC
TwoTrees
Best for: Makers who want an enclosed, tool-changing desktop mill for small aluminum, brass and wood parts and are willing to wait for a first-batch machine
Typical starting price
$2,699Maker's price, checked Oct 13
Overall score
Best current buying path
Where to buy
TwoTrees: $2,699 · checked Oct 22
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Quick verdict
The ED1 is offered on preorder with a 600W spindle, five-tool changer, ball screws and linear guides in an enclosure. TwoTrees specifies a 300 x 200 x 120mm machining range, GRBL control and WeCarver CAM. Current orders are advertised for December 2026 shipment. All of these are the maker's own figures: we have not seen independent tests of cutting, tool changes or noise on production units, so treat delivery dates and performance claims with care.
Who this fits best
Makers who want an enclosed, tool-changing desktop mill for small aluminum, brass and wood parts and are willing to wait for a first-batch machine
Buy this if
Makers who want an enclosed, tool-changing desktop mill for small aluminum, brass and wood parts and are willing to wait for a first-batch machine. Five-tool automatic changer and automatic probing are specified.
Skip this if
Preorder: current orders are advertised for December 2026, and there are no independent tests of production units yet, and small 300 x 200mm work area for the money, this is a parts and prototype machine, not a sign maker.
What else you still need
Suitable cutters and workholding, plus an external vacuum or optional collector. Select the rotary axis, vise and probe accessories in the required bundle; confirm current bundle contents and delivery terms.
Material reality check
TwoTrees lists wood, plastics, composites and non-ferrous metals, but there are no independent cutting tests on production units yet, and its global and EU cutting charts differ. TwoTrees itself advises against long jobs in steel and titanium.
Better alternative if...
you want an enclosed desktop machine that is already shipping, with a reviewed track record and established software. See Makera Carvera Air
Where it wins
- Five-tool automatic changer and automatic probing are specified
- Ball screws and linear guide rails on a die-cast frame instead of lead screws and V-wheels
- Maker specifies a 300 x 200 x 120mm machining range
- Enclosure has a door interlock and maker-specified dust and sound shielding
- Optional harmonic-drive 4th axis, 10W laser, vise and wired probe from the same maker
Where it falls short
- Preorder: current orders are advertised for December 2026, and there are no independent tests of production units yet
- Small 300 x 200mm work area for the money, this is a parts and prototype machine, not a sign maker
- 18000 RPM maximum may constrain some small-cutter strategies
- Maker rates maximum motion at 3000mm/min and acceleration at 200mm/s2
- Pre-order refunds carry a 4% fee and the $4,399 compare-at price is a list figure, not a street price
Specifications
300 × 200 mm
600 cm²
600W
600W variable-frequency spindle with 5-tool automatic tool changer
Built-in GRBL controller with touchscreen, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, TF card and USB
38 kg
$2,699
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Benchmark Scores
Overall Score
Composite across 5 dimensions
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