Is the Onefinity Pro Series CNC right for you?

In this video I'll give an overview of my ‪@OnefinityCNC‬ Foreman Pro and review some of the things that I feel are great features of this machine. I'll also discuss some of the strengths that the Pro series offers, and how it differs from the Elite Series. Although I do not go into detail on it, you can also check out my ‪@PwnCNC‬ spindle setup.
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[@coyem.1456]

Great information and well done. Looking forward to more videos in the future. Best of luck.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the encouragement. I'm an introvert & perfectionist by nature so this is definitely out of my comfort zone.

[@OnefinityCNC]

Fantastic video! Looking forward to more!

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Thank you! More coming soon! 👍🎥

[@WindRidgeWoodCrafts]

Nice review of your new Pro Foreman and the other Onefinity models. I've had an X-50 Journeyman for almost 2 years now and really enjoy it. Onefinity has been making great products and I hope they continue to do so. Good luck with the new channel and I look forward to seeing more content. Subscribed.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Thank you! Much appreciated! It’s also nice to see Onefinity keeping up with the software on these models. The new macro feature just released has some nice potential.

[@tmuka]

great overview, thanks! Also noteworthy, I believe the Elite series machines don't support wall mounting with the QCW wall mount kit like my X-50 Journeyman. That was the feature that gave me the green light to purchase for use in my small shop!

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Thanks! I can tell you, even though mine is the pro series. Being a Foreman, I wouldn't want that son-of-a-gun hanging on the wall. I'd never be able to move the darned thing.

[@Cadence_MFG]

Great video Joe! Keep up the good work :)

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Hey thanks Cody! I appreciate the affiliate link. Watch for your bits to be featured in upcoming videos.

[@williamcaldwell9431]

Great video. I purchased a X50 Woodworker last march, which is in the box. Need to get going.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

You better indeed sir! :-)

[@barryhenry5928]

I enjoyed your video. Very informative. I just purchased the foreman pro. I have never owned a CNC and am a bit nervous about the software aspect. We’ll see in a couple of weeks when I get it. Subscribed!

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Thank you! I’m glad you found The video helpful. My plan moving forward is to start showing some projects all of the way through. I’ll be starting with some basic projects and gradually increasing the complexity. In my very next video I’ll be creating some bottle cap openers. A simple single bit project that makes great use of that extra scrap pieces we all have around the shop. I’ll be utilizing Carveco Maker and showing the send/cut process in its entirety. I think you’ll be glad you subscribed, I hope you find it useful. I’ll be looking forward to feedback.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Oh! Enjoy your new machine! Congratulations!

[@CaptCorpMURICA]

You can use a rotary on the original and pro models. You just need to plug the rotary into the Y axis.

[@JMAJOR-ki7ur]

Great review .

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@bukunmioyedapo45]

Welldone!!!

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Thank you!

[@1nteract1ve]

Great review! You certainly helped with my decision. I'm still wrestling with one question: floor space. I have a two-car garage, so a table-mounted CNC will take up a ton of space. I can make it fit, but it will be tight. Some of the Pro models will work with the wall mount, while none of the Elite series will work on the wall. Candidly, I'm not at all sure I like the wall mount idea due to issues with dust collection and materials handling, but it is an option. Looking forward to seeing your projects!

[@appalachiancraftsman]

These machines can be pretty heavy and being flat and level all are of the utmost importance for most projects. I'm with you, I am not a fan of a wall mount. In my humble opinion you'd be better off with a smaller machine (depending on your plans). 90% of the time I find myself using about a 24x36 area in the front of the machine. I am fortunate enough to have the space so I got the larger machine for those times I DO have a use for the larger area. It's simply more jobs you can say "yes" to. By no means is that space of critical importance though for most projects. Just my opinion, enjoy your new machine! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MbManman]

straight forward. informative you got my like & sub

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thefilthelement]

Thank you for going through this. I’m currently running the original woodworker and wanting to upgrade to a foreman but have no need for adding a 4th axis, atc and am fine with using a touch probe, plus I feel very comfortable with the interface and it’s over $1,000 less. I’m always just worried about buyers remorse.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

You are very welcome. I am glad some are finding the information useful. I certainly understand where you are coming from. If you are happy with what you have, and don't need the larger cut area, there's probably not a lot of reason to change your setup at all in my humble opinion. If you are thinking of upgrading, I think it comes down to: budget & wait time. The Elite has it all currently, the best of the best. The Pro will certainly get the same jobs done (with the exception of 4th axis), and allow you to add a spindle if you'd like (which is definitely worth the price of admission! IMHO) for about the same price difference. Or you could just pocket the $1K. Definitely food for thought. Each has it's advantages. Thanks for your comment!

[@emostorm7]

I have one of the first Pro Foreman's too :)

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Awesome!

[@JohnWaclawski]

Thanks for sharing your video and welcome to the Onefinity family!! I have the X-50 I purchased in 2022. Works like a champ. I'm on my second router (first was a Makita) and looking to go towards the PWNCNC spindle like pretty much everyone else does. I do have a question though. I see you aren't running the 3rd rail (like I am not). How does that spindle hold up for you without the 3rd rail? Seems everyone I've seen so far runs with the 3rd rail. I can get the third rail for $170 but looking to get the spindle first. Thanks again and oh....I'm in Akron!! :)

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Hi John, thank you for watching and I am glad you found the information of interest. I have zero issue with not having the 3rd rail. I have not noticed any deflection, or issue with not having it with the spindle at all. I also have not had any issue with spindle drop as some others have experienced, and why 1F came out with the Z-20 braking motor. Akron, hey! You are fairly close. I head that way somewhat often, rising some of the sawmills that direction. If you are ever in my neck of the woods feel free to give me a shout. When you are ready to make your purchase from PwnCNC, don't forget to use code "APPCRAFT" on checkout to save a few bucks. At some point I'll be doing a review of my PwnCNC system. Thanks again for watching and saying "Hi!"

[@Immolate62]

I've been thinking about this choice. It isn't often that two different tiers of a product have plusses and minuses on both sides other than price. When I followed the differences link on the site, I was surprised to find out that I'd be giving up some significant things by going with the Elite, like the joystick and the larger monitor. I haven't confirmed, but I assume that the closed-loop stepper motors in the Elite will not work with the Pro controller, as that would see to be a significant upgrade for a lot less than the $2K that the Elite upgrade will run you.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Agreed. Like so many things +/-, but the Pro series suits many quite well I feel. Sure it's always nice to have the biggest and best of anything, but many times not really necessary to get the job done. And this is coming from a guy with Festool tools, lol...I am pretty sure that the closed loop stepper motors require the Masso controller as the BB controller does not have the capacity to receive the location feedback. Plus I would imagine you need the homing sensors, etc. Thanks for stopping by my channel!

[@daveluxton8317]

nice review. I'm also new to the cnc world and have been looking at the Onefinity's for a long time. What is the difference between the Pro and Elite as far as the software and user interface? I've heard people love the Masso screen.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Hi Dave, thanks for your question. I do not personally have the Elite so I cannot really comment first hand, only on what I have seen/reserched. Having said that, I do know that the Elite does offer a much more robust software interface via the Masso controller. Things like being able to adjust speeds and feed rate on the fly, parking locations, the ability to use a tool setter, etc. All of these things are things that I, personally, would consider more luxury & convenience type offerings for the average hobbyist that is not in a high-volume environment. As far as functionality and the types of jobs you can do, the only thing I understand that the Elite/Masso setup can really do that the other models cannot is 4th axis carving. Hope this helps!

[@johnread7404]

And ATC capability if you want it in the future.

[@D-GatDesignsLLC]

Correction: you can purchase a very inexpensive wireless mini USB keyboard to jog you elite machine remotely. Cost less than $20 which I believe is cheaper than the joypad

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Thanks for the correction Darian. I was unfamiliar with that type of device. The joypad is still included with the Pro series, so still a small savings.

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

Clinton from PwnCNC subscribing!! Look forward to our partnership.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Awesome! Thank you very much! I am definitely looking forward to it as well!

[@emostorm7]

@clintonPwnCNC that sounds great. I burned up Makita on the second job I ran. I'd love to have a proper spindle.

[@D-GatDesignsLLC]

Correction, the elite series has at least 3 USB ports. Only one is easily accessible from the outside of the monitor. The others are accessible by opening the monitor via the 4 corner screws on the front.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Thanks for the correction Darian, so same number but only one easily accessible it is!

[@barryhenry5928]

Can you show some pictures of the table and wiring? I don’t know how far to put it back on the table.

[@appalachiancraftsman]

Hi Barry, I'm sorry, but KZbin will not let me add photos to comments. I will however gladly show the table & wiring in more detail in an upcoming video.

[@tommyzegers]

What computer are you running the software on?

[@appalachiancraftsman]

I run Carveco Maker on an M1 Apple Mac via Windows 11 running on Parallels. So far, only a couple of very insignificant issues running on a Mac this way. For file transfer I simply use my browser (Safari) from the Mac side.

[@shift_nation4785]

What type of post do you use?

[@appalachiancraftsman]

I'm assuming you mean for the monitor? If so, I use this one: amzn.to/3Ucgfwx