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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
$2,399Editorial baseline for this machine
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Where to buy
TwoTrees: $2,399 · checked Oct 2
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Quick verdict
The ED1 is TwoTrees' first enclosed desktop CNC, currently on pre-sale with shipping promised from November to December 2026. On paper it packs a lot in: a 600W variable-frequency spindle at up to 18,000 RPM, a five-slot automatic tool changer, ball screws and linear guides on a die-cast frame, and 300 x 200 x 120mm of travel. That puts it squarely against the Makera Carvera family at a lower price. The catch is that every number is still the maker's own: there are no independent reviews, the firmware is GRBL with TwoTrees' own WeCarver CAM, and the quoted 3000mm/min max speed is modest. Treat it as promising but unproven until first-batch owners report back.
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 tool changer and auto probing at a price well under most enclosed ATC desktops.
Skip this if
Pre-sale only: announced September 2026, first units ship November to December, and nobody outside TwoTrees has tested one 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
End mills beyond the free pre-order starter kit (a few 3.175mm shank bits), an external vacuum or the optional dust collector, and the 4th axis, vise or probe modules if you need them (the All-in-One bundle at $2,799 includes the 4th axis, vise and edge finder). Budget for import duties outside the US and selected EU countries.
Material reality check
Expect it to handle hardwood, MDF, acrylic, PCB and carbon fiber well, plus light aluminum and brass work at shallow passes (TwoTrees' own chart suggests 0.1mm deep at 400mm/min in aluminum). Mild steel and titanium are listed, but TwoTrees itself says long jobs in those are not recommended, so treat them as engraving only.
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 tool changer and auto probing at a price well under most enclosed ATC desktops
- Ball screws and linear guide rails on a die-cast frame instead of lead screws and V-wheels
- 120mm of Z travel is generous for a 300 x 200mm desktop bed
- Full enclosure with safety-door interlock, dust cover and sound insulation suits a spare room or classroom
- Optional harmonic-drive 4th axis, 10W laser, vise and wired probe from the same maker
Where it falls short
- Pre-sale only: announced September 2026, first units ship November to December, and nobody outside TwoTrees has tested one yet
- Small 300 x 200mm work area for the money, this is a parts and prototype machine, not a sign maker
- Spindle tops out at 18,000 RPM, low for small cutters in aluminum and plastics
- Rated 3000mm/min max speed and 200mm/s² acceleration are slow next to other ATC desktops
- 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
$2,399
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