Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Can a $599 desktop CNC actually cut aluminum? In this review, I put the Wizmaker Artisan 01 through its paces, cutting poplar, oak, and 6061 aluminum to find out where this benchtop router shines and where it hits its limits. The Artisan 01 comes loaded with features you don't usually see at this price: linear rails on every axis, dual-nut lead screws, a true ER11 collet, an automatic tool setter, and a hand-wheel control panel with a built-in center-point calculator. I'll walk you through the 30-minute assembly, the 300W spindle's real-world performance, the software workflow with Fusion 360 and Kiri:Moto, and the one weird Y-axis moment I had early in testing. Whether you're a hobbyist looking for your first desktop CNC or a maker deciding between the 300W and 500W variants, this review will help you figure out if the Artisan 01 is the right machine for your shop. Check the links below for the latest pricing and bundle discounts!
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🆕 Find more information about the Wizmaker Artisan 01 below (Affiliate Links):
Artisan 300 Watt:
Wizmaker Store: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=49982070227230
Amazon: amzn.to/4db7hsL
Artisan 500 Watt:
Wizmaker Store: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50348653576478
Amazon: amzn.to/49NCOyy
Bundles:
Vise: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50271161057566
Dust Collector: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50271161090334
4th Axis: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50271161123102
All-In-One Bundle: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50271161155870
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Materials I use in my CNC Reviews (Affiliate Links):
XFasten Double Sided Tape: amzn.to/3I3jrXu
Genmitsu 40pcs End Mills: amzn.to/3TiaU5s
Aluminum Bar Stock: amzn.to/3I6oczn
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👀 See my recommended printers, filament, and accessories on my Amazon Idea Lists!
🆕 3D Printing Equipment for Beginners: amzn.to/2PNblSL
⚡ 3D Printing Equipment for Intermediate Hobbyists: amzn.to/2OOuQOy
💯 3D Printing Equipment for Advanced Users - Liquid Resin SLA/DLP: amzn.to/2PpqWuK
🎁 See the TEVO Tornado on Amazon: amzn.to/2TnhQhn
🎥 Hoffman Engineering Youtube/Video Equipment - See on Amazon: amzn.to/2O9oP9I
🆕 Microphone - Sennheiser XSW-D Lavalier Set w/ ME-II - amzn.to/2F6ORYY
Thank you to all my Patreons for helping make these videos possible.
Special thanks to my tier 2 and above patrons:
* Aaref A.
* Gábor B.
Christopher Hoffman
Hoffman Engineering
https://www.hoffman.engineering
[0:00] Intro
[0:30] Disclaimer
[0:52] Specs & 300W vs 500W Variants
[1:16] Frame, Linear Rails & Lead Screws
[1:56] 300W Spindle & ER11 Collet
[2:40] Work Area & Workholding
[3:34] Hand-Wheel Control Panel
[4:18] Automatic Tool Setter
[4:40] Dust Collection
[5:05] GRBL Software & CAM Setup
[5:43] 30-Minute Assembly
[6:03] Test Cuts
[6:06] Cutting Poplar
[6:24] Cutting Oak
[7:08] Cutting Aluminum
[8:05] Y-Axis Grinding Issue
[8:28] Final Verdict
[9:31] Pricing & Bundles
[10:07] Outro
#wizmaker #artisan01cnc #cnc
Can a $599 desktop CNC actually cut aluminum? In this review, I put the Wizmaker Artisan 01 through its paces, cutting poplar, oak, and 6061 aluminum to find out where this benchtop router shines and where it hits its limits. The Artisan 01 comes loaded with features you don't usually see at this price: linear rails on every axis, dual-nut lead screws, a true ER11 collet, an automatic tool setter, and a hand-wheel control panel with a built-in center-point calculator. I'll walk you through the 30-minute assembly, the 300W spindle's real-world performance, the software workflow with Fusion 360 and Kiri:Moto, and the one weird Y-axis moment I had early in testing. Whether you're a hobbyist looking for your first desktop CNC or a maker deciding between the 300W and 500W variants, this review will help you figure out if the Artisan 01 is the right machine for your shop. Check the links below for the latest pricing and bundle discounts!
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🆕 Find more information about the Wizmaker Artisan 01 below (Affiliate Links):
Artisan 300 Watt:
Wizmaker Store: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=49982070227230
Amazon: amzn.to/4db7hsL
Artisan 500 Watt:
Wizmaker Store: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50348653576478
Amazon: amzn.to/49NCOyy
Bundles:
Vise: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50271161057566
Dust Collector: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50271161090334
4th Axis: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50271161123102
All-In-One Bundle: wizmaker.com/products/artisan-01?ref=hoffmanengineering&variant=50271161155870
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Materials I use in my CNC Reviews (Affiliate Links):
XFasten Double Sided Tape: amzn.to/3I3jrXu
Genmitsu 40pcs End Mills: amzn.to/3TiaU5s
Aluminum Bar Stock: amzn.to/3I6oczn
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👀 See my recommended printers, filament, and accessories on my Amazon Idea Lists!
🆕 3D Printing Equipment for Beginners: amzn.to/2PNblSL
⚡ 3D Printing Equipment for Intermediate Hobbyists: amzn.to/2OOuQOy
💯 3D Printing Equipment for Advanced Users - Liquid Resin SLA/DLP: amzn.to/2PpqWuK
🎁 See the TEVO Tornado on Amazon: amzn.to/2TnhQhn
🎥 Hoffman Engineering Youtube/Video Equipment - See on Amazon: amzn.to/2O9oP9I
🆕 Microphone - Sennheiser XSW-D Lavalier Set w/ ME-II - amzn.to/2F6ORYY
Thank you to all my Patreons for helping make these videos possible.
Special thanks to my tier 2 and above patrons:
* Aaref A.
* Gábor B.
Christopher Hoffman
Hoffman Engineering
https://www.hoffman.engineering
[0:00] Intro
[0:30] Disclaimer
[0:52] Specs & 300W vs 500W Variants
[1:16] Frame, Linear Rails & Lead Screws
[1:56] 300W Spindle & ER11 Collet
[2:40] Work Area & Workholding
[3:34] Hand-Wheel Control Panel
[4:18] Automatic Tool Setter
[4:40] Dust Collection
[5:05] GRBL Software & CAM Setup
[5:43] 30-Minute Assembly
[6:03] Test Cuts
[6:06] Cutting Poplar
[6:24] Cutting Oak
[7:08] Cutting Aluminum
[8:05] Y-Axis Grinding Issue
[8:28] Final Verdict
[9:31] Pricing & Bundles
[10:07] Outro
#wizmaker #artisan01cnc #cnc
