I’m interested in buying one of the 2 mentioned. Had an Avid 2x3 but have moved and don’t have room or 220V set up. Can anyone say what the major differences are and which would be preferred?
Thank you!
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The HDM arrives on a pallet and will want a pallet jack or some sturdy friends to help move it/The 5 Pro arrives in 3 boxes and will want a friend to help move them to where the machine is to be assembled and to assemble it.
The HDM is more rigid and has a smaller larger working area/The 5 Pro is not quite as hefty but has a larger smaller working area.
If your projects fit on an HDM, there’s no reason not to get it — if you use larger stock, the 5 Pro in a larger size is the clear winner — for projects which fit both the HDM and 2x2, it comes down to trading budget for cut time/material removal rate and so forth.
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Specifically between the 2x2 Shapeoko 5 Pro and the HDM, the HDM is going to be more rigid and a slightly larger working envelope. It is a more capable machine and comes with a spindle. It really depends on what you want to do with it. If I was cutting aluminum all day and had the budget, I would look at the HDM.
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Thanks for the correction. Obviously, I didn’t pay attention to the launch notes.
HDM:
Axis travel X-Axis travel 690mm (27in) Y-Axis travel 610mm (24in) - 75mm is over the front of the machine Z-Axis travel 145mm (5.7in)
Thanks for all the replies. I bought the HDM V3 with 110V spindle. Thanks again! Rick
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