MillRight CNC Carve King
~$1,500-2,000 (historical)
Pricing last checked February 2026
Our Take
The Carve King was MillRight's mid-range offering, competing with Shapeoko and LongMill. It delivered solid performance at a competitive price, with the standout feature being generous Z-axis travel. MillRight built a following by offering good value and listening to the community. The company's closure is unfortunate, they filled a niche between budget and premium machines. Used Carve Kings still circulate and can be good values if you find one in good condition. The main risk: parts availability is now community-sourced or generic. If buying used, verify all components are functional and have a plan for replacement parts. The Carve King proved capable in wood, plastics, and soft metals.
MillRight CNC Carve King Specs
- Price
- ~$1,500-2,000 (historical)
- Status
- Discontinued (company defunct, domain for sale as of 2026)
- Work Area
- 25" x 25" x 6.5" (approx)
- Frame
- Aluminum extrusion and steel construction
- Drive System
- Lead screws
- Linear Motion
- V-wheels on aluminum extrusion
- Motors
- NEMA 23 stepper motors
- Controller
- GRBL-based controller
- Spindle
- Makita RT0701 or DeWalt 611 mount
- Collet
- Router-dependent (1/4" and 1/8")
- Max RPM
- 16,000-30,000 (router-dependent)
- Enclosure
- None
- Assembly
- Kit (several hours)
- Software
- GRBL compatible (UGS, bCNC, Easel, etc.)
What Stands Out
- • Large Z-axis travel (6.5") for deeper cuts
- • Rugged construction at mid-range price
- • Good work area for the price
- • Compatible with standard routers
- • Active user community (while company existed)
- • Various upgrade paths documented by users
What the Community Says
Sad about MillRight's closure. Former users speak fondly of their machines: "Served me well for years." The Z-axis travel is frequently mentioned as a differentiator. Some users report maintenance challenges (V-wheels, belts), but overall reliability was good. Community knowledge persists in forums. Generally: "Good machine from a company that didn't survive." Used market prices reflect the parts availability concern. Often recommended with caveats about support.
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