Axiom Precision AR8 Pro V5 Unboxing, Assembly, and First Thoughts

[@intentionaltom9447]

Long time watcher of your videos. I just ordered an Axiom CNC and debating on going to their in house training or online training. Did you do either of their trainings or just figure out on your own? Keep up the great content representing what really matters most!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

I did go to their in-house training. They don't cover much on the CNCs themselves. The class is focused on Vectric. The instructor was very good. The downside is you leave hoping to retain what was taught live... which is tough. I later became friends with a guy who does it completely online. It's a one-time fee and you can log in, start, stop, re-watch, etc. as many times as needed. He starts at the beginning and walks through every part of Vectric. He has two course options - 1) for V-carve and 2) for Aspire. I wish I would have had this to start and it would have been so much easier. academy.learnyourcnc.com/

[@darrellsaturnbigfoot]

Thanks for the video pal. Last month I set up my ar6 and love it too. No regents so far. I agree she is solid and this being my third Cnc I definitely feel I bought the best of the best 👍👍👍

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

Thank you for watching. It won't let you down. They are good machines.

[@JD-nq4vb]

Will the AR6 take a 1/8 collet?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Love my AR8 Pro! Axiom makes really great machines!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

For sure. Great technical support as well. Thats huge.

[@bodean2000]

Very nice my friend, this is my dream machine... maybe one day. Thanks for the review.

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

Thanks for watching. I started with a Shark HD and it was a good machine. This is a whole other level.

[@kevinahibbard]

Thanks man! Great unboxing, assembly, and review!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and let me know.

[@jeddyp416]

How do you like this vs the elite? From a set up perspective do they come shipped any different? Currently undecided if I was to get the Pro or the Elite so looking into the both

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

The Elite is much better, which is why I upgraded to it. It has a taller gantry height, servo motors instead of steppers, more standard accessories (like the stand, toolbox, LEDs, etc.) and a MUCH better controller with more features. The AR8 comes assembled in either model (with the exception of the Z motor), but the stand will still require assembly. If you weigh out the price difference between the two, you will see the value going with the Elite makes sense.

[@jeddyp416]

@@ChristcrossCrafts thanks for the speedy response. Yeah I think I’ll get the Elite, I did some digging into the controller and it’s a lot nicer. I think it’s definitely the way to go. Thanks!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

@Jimmeh that controller would be the only one that would allow future upgrades like an auto tool changer.

[@jeddyp416]

@@ChristcrossCrafts oh that I didn’t know. I knew there was talk of an ATC only on the elites (in the forums) because of wiring but I didn’t know it was specially the controller. Awesome, another check mark for the elite column.

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

@@jeddyp416 the wiring and room in the bigger box, but that controller can handle things the other model can't.

[@rolandgdean]

The noise reduction was the thing we noticed most going from a router to an air-cooled spindle...sooooooo much better.

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

For sure. It's bad when you hear your router over your dust collector.

[@rolandgdean]

INDEED! >.< I found myself not wanting to be in the shop when it was running. And THAT'S not ok when the Etsy store is blowing up. lolirl

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

@@rolandgdean I hear that.

[@rolandgdean]

0:48 Big SawStop up in that truck too I see. Did you get one of those too?

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

Nah. I wish. That was a delivery truck I borrowed from work.

[@rolandgdean]

So that explains the Klingspor's shirt.

[@unique93obr]

Hmmm...for machine of that price, it's pretty odd they didn't add support bearings for those ballscrews...but if it works fine, it's ok. :)

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

There are no others in this price point that has all the other features.

[@சக்தி-7]

How much this CNC machine?

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

Prices vary depending on the package you get

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

I picked mine up here www.woodworkingshop.com/product/axp800/

[@1031Investing]

Decent but i couldn't hear a word. Try ditching the 1980's acid rock. Id really like to hear what you say.

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

I agree. When editing something went wrong and the audio ended up higher than when added. Since this video has a long history, I don't want to remove it and YT won't allow me to simply mute the music. I do plan on uploading a version with no music soon based on several requests. Thanks for watching.

[@criticalbill]

I appreciate the voice over, but the music is too much

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

Agreed. I didn't realize it was that bad until after I posted. No way to just remove the music at this point without reposting.

[@JF32304]

I don't know why people do VO on their videos with music in the background. Makes no sense at all.

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

It's horrible. I know. I can't remove the music without muting it all. YT won't let me mute it and voice-over. I have too many views to take it down and upload again. Here we are.

[@JF32304]

@@ChristcrossCrafts I understand. Not trying to hate at all! Just frustrating lol. I've seen some of your other videos and no music lol. Well done. How do you like your machine?

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

@@JF32304 I try and mix it up now.. I've learned content and viewer needs a little more.. I love it. I've since upgraded to the Elite due to a couple customer needs that justified it. Higher gantry, better controller, and servos. My ar8 served me very well and I'd buy it first if I knew what I do now.

[@JF32304]

@@ChristcrossCrafts what do you make on it?

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

@@JF32304 for customers... whatever they want from speaker parts to custom art. For me, I love 3d stuff and some of that gets pretty thick. Check out my Instagram and Facebook for some of my projects. Sadly, I haven't used it in two months. Had a water heater burst and I've been a remodeler