Routers Desktop CNC
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- published: 2022-09-14 23:15:44
- modified: 2026-06-23 14:17:25
Desktop CNC Routers
What this page is
buythis.co.za/routers-desktop-cnc is the Desktop CNC Routers page on Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. It links to the signage routers, furniture routers, router bits, router accessories and router software pages, and to RouterCAM training. This page adds the desktop router itself, its specifications, spares and accessories from the Buythis product data, so one page answers most desktop and DIY CNC router questions. The full EasyRoute range (1300 × 2500 mm and larger) is on the CNC Routers hub page under related pages.
The EasyRoute-Express 600 × 900 mm desktop router
AM.CO.ZA's desktop CNC router is the EasyRoute-Express R-6090DIY/15: a compact 600 × 900 mm router with a 1.5 kW water-cooled spindle, an aluminium T-slot clamping table and a stainless steel water tray. It runs on a normal household 220 V plug, so it suits home workshops, schools, makers, sign shops starting out, jewellers, knife makers and small production of parts, names, plaques, moulds and decor. R-6090DIY/15/R is the same router supplied with a rotary for round work.
It is a DIY product: you assemble and install it yourself with the step-by-step videos below, and AM.CO.ZA support helps on WhatsApp if you get stuck.
| SKU | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
R-6090DIY/15 |
EasyRoute-Express 600×900 1.5kW CNC Router, Water Tray Clamping Table with Water Pumps, Crate Box | R 77 280.00 |
R-6090DIY/15/R |
EasyRoute -Express 600x900 1.5kW DIY CNC Router, Rotary, 220V, Water Cooled Spindle, Clamping Table, Coolant Sprayer & Stainless Steel Water Tray | R 92 782.00 |
Full product page for R-6090DIY/15 and full product page for R-6090DIY/15/R in this knowledge base list every product field.
Specifications (from the product data)
- Working area: 600 × 900 × 150 mm on X, Y and Z (the area the spindle can reach).
- Spindle: 1.5 kW water-cooled, up to 24 000 rpm, ER11 collet; the water pump is included.
- Drive: caged ball screws on all axes with 0.01 mm resolution, and under 0.05 mm per metre accuracy and repeatability.
- Speed: up to 10 metres per minute on all axes, factory default 8 m/min.
- Control: EasyRoute-Express DSP control system with an ARM CPU and 4 GB internal storage, run from a handheld keypad. No computer is needed to run jobs, and the system is rated for 100% duty cycle.
- Keypad: heavy-duty keypad that resists water, oil, dust and knocks, and is cheap and easy to replace.
- Files: reads G-code from a USB flash drive (
.nc,.iso,.eng,.tap,.u00,.fan,.cnc,.mmg,.dxf,.plg,.txt), files up to 256 MB. - Table: aluminium T-slot table with PVC protection boards; 4 clamps are included.
- Coolant: stainless steel water tray with drain tap and a coolant recycling pump, plus a coolant sprayer.
- Tool setting: touch-type Z-axis presetter included, which measures tool length and sets the Z zero point automatically.
- Power: household 220 V single phase, 16 A plug included.
- Training: a voucher for the CNC Router online training course on Ambitious Academy.
What is in the box
The product data lists these items with the router: the EasyRoute-Express keypad control system (R-KEYPAD/EXP), the 1.5 kW 80 mm ER11 spindle (R-SPINDLE-15/2/80), a submersible water pump (AG-WATER), a 0.5 L bottle of NO-STOP lubrication oil (NO-STOP/1), a T100 training credit gift card for Ambitious Academy (AA-TRAIN/100), and access to the free utility software and drivers on CNCU (X-UTILITY). It ships in a crate.
Control, power and electronics spares
| SKU | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
R-KEYPAD/EXP |
EasyRoute-Express Router Control System Keypad with 3 Meter Cables | R 11 040.00 |
AE-POWER/1300/3 |
Generic 1300W 220V Power Supply DC 5V/3A, 24V/5A, 70V/18A Output for EasyRoute Express DIY Router | R 3 772.00 |
R-VFD-15 |
1.5kW Inverter for ≤1.5kW Spindle, Single Phase 220V | R 5 244.00 |
Spindles
The router ships with the 80 mm 1.5 kW ER11 spindle. The 65 mm 1.5 kW and the 80 mm 2.2 kW ER20 spindles are listed as replacements or upgrades for small routers; check the spindle holder diameter and match the inverter to the spindle power before changing.
| SKU | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
R-SPINDLE-15/2/80 |
1.5kW Water Cooled Spindle, Φ80mm ER11 220V, 24000RPM | R 4 692.00 |
R-SPINDLE-15/2/65 |
1.5kW Water Cooled Spindle, Φ65mm ER11 220V, 24000RPM | R 9 016.00 |
R-SPINDLE-22/2/80 |
2.2kW Water Cooled Spindle, Φ80mm ER20 220V, 24000RPM | R 13 800.00 |
Collets
The desktop router's spindle takes ER11 collets (3, 4 and 6 mm in the set). ER20 collets are for the 2.2 kW spindle and the larger routers.
| SKU | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
R-ER11/SET |
ER11 Collet Standard Set, Includes 3mm, 4mm and 6mm Collet Each (3 Collets) | R 159.85 |
R-ER11/NUT |
ER11 Collet Nut, Precision Dynamic Balanced Metal Collet Nut (Each) | R 101.20 |
R-ER20/SET |
ER20 Collet Standard Set, 3 (or 1/8),4,6,8,10,12mm and 1/2 inch Each (7 Collets) | R 285.20 |
R-ER20/NUT |
ER20 Collet Nut, Precision Dynamic Balanced Metal Collet Nut (Each) | R 110.40 |
Accessories and consumables
The DIY presetter, the 900 mm centre-driven rotary for 4-axis round work (the /SET version adds connectors, relay, cables and switch), T-slot extrusion, the water pump and lubrication oil.
| SKU | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
R-PRESETTER/DIY |
N.O. Wired 0.1mm Tool Presetter for Entry-Level CNC | R 487.60 |
ROTARY-900/100 |
Φ100mm Center Driven Rotary 900mm with Motor, for EasyRoute-Express DIY Routers (R-6090DIY/15) and All 150mm+ Gantry CNC Routers (Buy ROTARY-900/100/SET with All Componen | R 16 560.00 |
ROTARY-900/100/SET |
100mm Claw Center Driven Rotary 900mm Length, Motor (for EasyRoute-Express DIY Routers) & All Connectors, Relay Set, Cables for CNC Lathe Upgrade | R 18 252.80 |
R-CLAMP |
T-Slot Structured Aluminium Extrusion 3 Metre Length for CNC Router | R 892.40 |
AG-WATER |
Generic Submersible Water Pump | R 487.60 |
NO-STOP/1 |
NO-STOP High Speed Lubrication Oil for Mechanical 0.5L Bottle | R 285.20 |
Training
| SKU | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
T-ARTCAM/EXP |
Autodesk Certified ArtCAM Express Training Course for CNC Beginners | R 1 380.00 |
AA-TRAIN/100 |
One Hundred Training Credits (T 100) Gift Card Code, Redeem on Ambitious.Academy Website | R 10 344.25 |
Prices are current Buythis sales prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. Prices change, so check the product page before ordering.
First steps after delivery
- Unpack the crate and assemble the router following the unboxing and assembly videos below, including the wiring diagram video.
- Fill the water tray, connect the spindle water pump and check water flows through the spindle before you switch the spindle on.
- Clamp the work on the T-slot table with the supplied clamps, on top of the PVC protection boards.
- Design the job and create G-code (for example with RouterCAM or ArtCAM), copy the file to a USB flash drive and load it on the keypad.
- Set the Z zero with the presetter (or floating tool measurement), set X/Y zero, then run the job with coolant on.
- Oil the ball screws and rails with NO-STOP oil regularly. If settings get mixed up, the backup and factory reset video shows how to restore them.
Tips for choosing a desktop CNC router
- Pick a desktop router when your parts fit within 600 × 900 mm and you only have a 220 V plug. For full 1220 × 2440 mm sheets, look at the 1325 routers on the CNC Routers hub page.
- The water tray and coolant make it good for acrylic, brass, aluminium and other materials that need cooling, not only wood.
- Add the rotary version if you want to carve round items such as pens, table legs or columns.
- Budget for router bits, spare ER11 collets and design software.
- Keep the table clean and the gantry square, and set tool length every time you change a bit.
Desktop CNC router videos
- New EasyRoute Express DIY CNC Router with 600x900mm Working Area 1.5kW Spindle and Water Tray Table (listed 2022-09-11)
- 2022 EasyRoute-Express DIY 600x900 CNC Router Unbox with Step by Step Assembling and Wiring Diagram (listed 2022-08-24)
- Unbox EasyRoute Express DIY CNC Router, Assemble Guide, Basic Usage Training and Coolant Suggestions (listed 2022-09-12)
- R-6090DIY/15: EasyRoute-Express 600×900 1.5kW CNC Router, Water Tray Clamping Table with Water P... (listed 2025-09-23)
- R-6090DIY/15: EasyRoute-Express 600×900 1.5kW CNC Router, Water Tray Clamping Table with Water P... (listed 2025-08-21)
- R-6090DIY/15/R: EasyRoute -Express 600×900 1.5kW DIY CNC Router, Rotary, 220V, Water Cooled Spin... (listed 2025-10-01)
- R-6090DIY/15 Professional Compact CNC Router for Carpentry, CNC router Moldings, S... (listed 2025-08-23)
- R-6090DIY/15 EasyRoute-Express CNC Router | Mesmerizing Mandala Carving (listed 2025-07-12)
- R-6090DIY/15: EasyRoute-Express 600x900 1.5kW CNC Router - Crafting a Miniature Geometric Door (listed 2025-07-10)
- R-6090DIY/15: CNC Router cutting out names and shapes (listed 2025-07-07)
- Back and Restore EasyRoute Express Default Settings, and Factory Default Reset (listed 2025-07-01)
- Install Rotary Attachment for EasyRoute Express CNC Router with AABB Driver Signal and Auto Switch (listed 2025-01-27)
- Generate G-Code of 2D Artwork for EasyRoute Express CNC Router, NC File Loading Steps (listed 2023-08-27)
- Floating Tool Measurement to Reset Z Coordinate on EasyRoute-Express CNC Router Control System (listed 2023-06-04)
- CNC Router Tool Pre-setters Explained, Wired, Wireless and DIY Model Install and Usage Guide (listed 2022-10-19)
- DIY Cooling Setup For CNC Router Toolbit (listed 2023-11-21)
- Brass Components Engraving on EasyRoute DIY CNC Router with Coolant Cooling and Clamped on T Slot (listed 2018-09-29)
More videos are on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel.
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