Similar but different? FoxAlien CL-6560 CNC machine review

Published 2023-10-01
We take a closer look at the latest FoxAlien CNC machine, understand whats a bit different about it and what it can do with small and large projects.

The FoxAlien CL-6560 - bit.ly/3LHkyuZ
FoxAlien CL-4X4 - bit.ly/3rlXnzu
FoxAlien beginners bit set - bit.ly/3ZBoQd1

00:00 Intro
01:00 Top the reasons
02:11 New rail system and ball screws
03:54 Spindle sizes and upgrade
04:46 Spoilboard, bowl and serving board
06:12 Making a table
07:06 Aluminium tests
07:58 Thoughts on the new rails
08:23 Offline controller
10:05 Final thoughts

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All Comments (21)
  • @e-cogs
    I love your videos. Can you do how to maintain, like oil or grease entire machine. Thank you
  • @kevinjensen9817
    This is the second time watching and I am super impressed I think the last Amazon days I saw a 1.5 watt air cooled spindle thawad way cheaper than I thought it would be. Like $170 American. I think pairing this or the 4x4 and the spindle plus new vacuum you would have a fantastic machine. I do wonder with the upgraded stepper motors they are using, why they don upgrade the Masuter pro for new unit sales. Speed and accuracy is so much better. Thank you for all you do. I am watching videos in the hospital after knee surgery so thank you
  • @JDMeister
    Will you post a review of the genmitsu 3030 in the near future?
  • @user-qv3oz2ng1t
    Can the FOXALIEN rotary be used with the spindle or only the laser module?
  • @b767greg
    Great video! Would you happen to know how much the CL-6560 and Vasto XL each weigh after assembled?
  • @IceCreams62
    Are you planning to test the CL-4x4 machine ?
  • @Noob-Fishing-UK
    Hello James, I have a quick 2 questions for you. Before I start let me say that I am new to this and want to do this as a hobby. 1st question, does Fox Alien or any other manufacturer of CNC machines have a unit that can be adapted to the work area, for instance, if the unit is 400 x 400 could you adapt the rails to do 400 x 800 ??. 2nd question, the picture you use to engrave , could this also be adapted to fit over a longer area. So for example, if I wanted to engrave a snake onto a board that is 400 x 800 , could this be done ? Could you break the 800 mm into 2 workable 400s ?. Thanks mate. Good channel.
  • @jameskarns7753
    Foxalien sells the motor upgrade with the feedback motors for the Vasto XL for about $600 you just have to special order and wait 8 weeks.
  • @52Quantum
    Can the spindle speed be controlled through software?
  • @Ebonyqwe
    Thanks 🙏 for a great video
  • @jnkmal2004
    Can you tell us what spindle you upgraded to? Or give us a link as to where we can purchase it? I would like to get the spindle mount that came with your spindle. It looks like it was made for this foxalien.
  • @DC-1226
    Thanks again James. If you recall. You and I shared some correspondence a few months back about the 6560 and the vasto XL. As to which one I should purchase. I have not purchased either yet. But you had mentioned that you believe the Vasto XL to overall be the better machine. Would you say your opinion has changed? I don't mind the price point difference. I just want to make sure I'm getting the better machine.
  • @allenjames2053
    Closed Loop Stepper Motors unlike regular motors which do as they're told, Closed Loop motors "report" back to the controller to ensure that the instructions are properly carried out as intended.
  • @user-kr2sc5ff6e
    How do you think the xe-pro compares as a small machine and upgraded with linear rails? Is it a machine you think you will review?
  • @petefowler2904
    Another excellent video and product review. Did you have to do anything special about the dust on the rails to keep it running smooth? Is a dust boot a necessity? How did you go about cleaning the screws with such a small opening?
  • @rogerlyons209
    in the 1960's we were voted down to use metric system
  • Maybe I need to watch again more carefully, but it sounded like the conclusion was that this is pretty much better all round than the one that is 700ukp more expensive ?