Masuter 3S CNC Router Machine with Closed-Loop Stepper Motors

**5/5 Stars – Powerful, accurate, and truly ready to run right out of the box!** I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the FoxAlien Masuter 3S. Between the upgrade to the NEMA 23 closed-loop stepper motors and the beefy 400W spindle, this machine offers incredible precision and cutting power for its class. No lost steps, no stalling—just smooth, reliable carving. ### Effortless Setup & Zero Tuning Required What surprised me most was how fast and painless it was to get up and running. Many desktop CNC routers require hours of tedious mechanical tweaking, squaring, and belt calibration before you can even think about running a job. The Masuter 3S worked right out of the box without any extra tuning. The assembly was straightforward, the geometry aligned beautifully from the factory, and it was ready to carve almost immediately. ### Seamless Software Toolchain Integration I prefer running a flexible, customized workflow, and the Masuter 3S integrated into it without a single hiccup. My current toolchain consists of: * **Design & Vector Work:** FreeCAD for mechanical modeling, alongside Inkscape and Gimp for 2D vector layout and image preparation. * **CAM & Toolpaths:** F-Engrave for generating clean, sharp V-carve toolpaths and engraving files. * **Machine Control:** CNCjs running on my PC to connect to the machine, jog the axes, and stream G-code. Connecting my PC to the router via CNCjs was completely plug-and-play. Communication with the controller has been rock solid, with zero dropped connections or buffering issues during long carves. ### Tooling & Bits: What You Need to Know The machine ships with a starter group of 1/8" V-carve bits. While these are fantastic for running your initial test cuts and getting a feel for the machine, you will definitely want to invest in some additional bits to do real, varied work—especially for pocketing, profile cuts, or surfacing stock. You can see in the video clips a few of the extra bits that I also ordered from FoxAlien. Pairing this 400W spindle with a proper selection of flat end mills, ball nose bits, and varying angles of V-bits really unlocks the full potential of what this machine can produce. If you are looking for a capable, rigid desktop CNC that won't force you into a proprietary software ecosystem or require days of tinkering just to get a clean cut, the Masuter 3S is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended!

I've been extremely impressed with the Masuter 3S CNC. Right out of the box, the machine feels solid and well-built. The frame is rigid, assembly was straightforward, and it's clear that quality was a priority in the design. Once dialed in, it's been accurate, reliable, and a pleasure to use for my woodworking and CNC projects. What really sets Foxalien apart, though, is their customer service. All correspondence was through email due to time differences but anytime I've had a question, their support team has been quick to respond, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping. It's refreshing to see a company stand behind its products and make sure customers are successful. If you're looking for a CNC machine that offers a great balance of build quality, performance, and outstanding customer support, I highly recommend the Masuter 3S. It's been an excellent investment, and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from Foxalien again.

I could not believe how easy this was to set up and get running. There was a small issue with a broken button on the control box but they took care of it immediately. Smooth and quiet for what it is. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

I bought my Masuter 3S and extension last september. It has been a big dissapointment because it has been broke down way more than it works. It is not working now. There is no place to take it for repair so you have to rely on upon their email team for help. I have answered many questions and have sent videos and pictures. They were supposed to send me a new controller but now they ask for more videos to prove I have a problem. The same problem I have had for 2 months and have already sent videos. I think they are trying to stall me until my warranry runs out. Beware.

I purchased the CNC machine a little under a year ago and could not be happier with it. I did upgrade to the 400W spindle to get higher speeds for some of the work I am doing, but even the less powerful spindle works great for an entry machine. I've had a couple minor issues and customer service has been fantastic. They always answer within a 24 hour period (usually less depending on time of day message is sent) and they are extremely helpful. I highly recommend this CNC machine.

As someone looking to for their first CNC, and after looking at and researching many different manufacturers and machines, I finally decided to make the FoxAlien Masuter 3S my first machine. Being new to the CNC world, I was still apprehensive. Machine arrived quickly, well packaged and undamaged. Set up was very easy and took about 30 minutes. Step by step instructions, with photos made the setup a breeze. While the machine came with the spindle and bits, I had decided to use an existing palm router and 1/4" bits (also purchased from FoxAlien) and was having great success with my first projects! Since the original purchase, I have expanded my machine with the x-axis extension kit, along with FoxAlien's 40W laser and air assist pump. When initially receiving the laser component, I did have some troubles with getting the laser to function, however, FoxAlien's tech support was fantastic, with fast responses (even over the weekend), provided detailed videos and instructions related to trouble shooting and was able to assist me in correcting the issue. Overall, I would highly recommend the FoxAlien Masuter 3S, or any of their products, for anyone either looking to jump into the CNC and/or laser engraving world. From great quality products to awesome tech support, I would definitely recommend FoxAlien machines to help you make some great and fun projects!!

Absolutely awesome customer service. Helped me get my masuter3s cnc router going. Would highly recommend this machine

Let me start off by saying WOW! I got this thing together and did a couple projects over the weekend. I absolutely love this Masuter 3S. I have the Masuter 3 I purchased last year when it was released I didn’t think it FoxAlien would be able to make a ton of improvements from that model to the Masuter 3S but they did. Straight out the box to ready to cut took me about 30 minutes, so overall the assembly process is quick and easy. The build quality of the machine is top notch and the packaging is fantastic. Comparing the look and speed from the Masuter 3 to the 3s is a huge improvement. The 3S comes standard with the big NEMA23 motors and they do not disappoint at all. Much faster and smoother than the Masuter 3. Also the Mastuer 3S comes standard with the 400w spindle a much more faster and stronger router head. The size comparison between the Masuter 3 and the Masuter 3S is night and day. All though I love both Masuter 3 and the Masuter 3S I’d push for the Masuter 3S any day, due to the upgraded NEMA23 motors, overall size, 400w spindle and the overall functionality and look of the machine.

The CNC was very easy to assemble and I have been using it for the last year mainly with the laser. Using the router is a whole more of a learning curve! I decided recently to see if I could mill the fine isolating tracks for PCB prototypes (0.6mm) using the supplied spindle. In doing so I found that there was a 0.25mm runout on the spindle- I guess it was very slightly bent. It was just a couple of days before the guarantee expired, but Yuni in FA support accepted my claim and shipped a replacement FOC by courier. A few days later I now have a working and accurate spindle with a runout of only 0.02mm. Fabulous support!!!

Absolutely love this CnC from FoxAlien. It arrived well packaged in one box which made it very heavy, it would have been better in two sections. Anyway the CnC was well protected. The instructions to put the pre-prepared parts together were easy to follow and I had the machine up and together within a couple of hours. I got mine in the sale but even at the recommended price this CnC is well worth the money for a starter CnC. You can buy an extension if you want a larger cutting area in the future, my advice is to buy the larger machine to begin with, I wish I had done that but an extension will be next once I get used to running this one correctly. Just one small thing to note, make sure you tighten all the screws tightly because on my first project the vibration quite quickly started to undo the screws and the gantry dropped forward, it gave me quite a fright but I learnt my lesson.

Cnc solide avec aide du support pour installation Je ne peux que recommander😊

Werkt perfect, redelijk eenvoudig in elkaar te zetten. Prijs kwaliteit is dik in orde

Really awesome and with upgrades is even better!