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TwoTrees TTC 3018
TwoTrees
Best for: Absolute beginners who want to spend the least possible to try CNC routing
Typical starting price
$150Editorial baseline for this machine
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Where to buy
Amazon $189.99 · checked Apr 12
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Quick verdict
The TwoTrees TTC 3018 is one of the most affordable CNC routers on the market, often selling for around $150. It shares the same fundamental design as other 3018-class machines but cuts costs further. TwoTrees is better known for their 3D printers, and the CNC router is a secondary product line. Expect it to work for basic engraving and soft wood carving, but build quality and documentation are a step below the Genmitsu.
Who this fits best
Absolute beginners who want to spend the least possible to try CNC routing
Buy this if
You want the cheapest possible path into CNC, you mostly care about engraving or tiny wood projects, and you are comfortable treating the machine as a learning tool instead of a long-term shop upgrade.
Skip this if
You already know you want cleaner cuts, better documentation, or any serious hardwood and aluminum capability. The small savings over a better-supported 3018 tend to disappear quickly.
What else you still need
Plan on buying a small starter bit set, a simple spoilboard clamping setup, and probably a better spindle or collet upgrade if you stick with CNC longer than a few months.
Material reality check
Softwood, plywood, PCB work, and light engraving are realistic. Hardwood is slow and fussy, and aluminum is not worth planning around on the stock machine.
Better alternative if...
you want the same starter-machine idea with stronger community support and fewer quality-control surprises See Genmitsu 3018 PROVer V2 .
Where it wins
- Cheapest CNC router option available
- Simple assembly for complete beginners
- Standard GRBL compatibility
- Can add laser module for engraving
Where it falls short
- Lowest build quality in the 3018 segment
- Minimal documentation and community support
- Frame flexes significantly during cuts
- Quality control issues reported by some users
Specifications
300 × 180 mm
540 cm²
120W
775 DC Motor
7.2 kg
$150
budget
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