That's exactly what I did. Upgraded to a Kress & never looked back. Originally use Dremel & Proxxon - which never were any good. The Kress h...

Hi - don't want to influence you - but my experience with WinPC NC has been excellent. I understand the software has been updated since - but it is s...

Also - agree with comment above - a 6mm cutter may be too much for the machine. Suggest 3mm to test, then go up in cutter sizes. Biggest problem with ...

Hi, Had my 600(1) for 2 years & finally cut ali. Must have cut all grades now (T6 , scrapbox stuff,e bay stuff). All cut Ok - now. Success for...

I have never regretted buying the full usb software. Its excellent & includes tool offset compensation. Re spindle -I started with the Proxxon...

Hi The depth is the initial cut depth - is you set this at 2mm - first cut is 2mm deep. Z correction - set this at 2mm & subsequent cuts wi...

Hi all, Thanks for your response. Never had a problem with thin materials though. Have used the clamps with thin balsa. Yes there is some deflection...

Whoops! - forgot bigger diameter of Kress. Still I'm determined to go this route. Can I assume that Mk. 2 Tool mounting plate will fit Mk 1? Loo...

Hi Rory, Thought the Kress had a 43 mm collar?

Rory, Thinking about a Kress 1050. Would this be OK for stepcraft 600 mk.1? (Same weight as 800) I think this comes with 8mm collet - so assume ...

Got the same problem after about 12 months intermittent use. Its the bearings! - Have stripped mine & oiled them. The screaching noise has gone. (...