ShopSabre 23 CNC Router

A Small CNC Machine with Industrial Precision.
Starting at $11,495.00
Finance for as low as $200.66/month

Description

A SMALL CNC MACHINE THAT THINKS BIG.


The ShopSabre 23 packs industrial power and precision into a compact footprint, making it the ultimate small CNC machine for shops that demand performance without sacrificing space.

Engineered with industrial-grade ball screws on every axis, the ShopSabre 23 offers motion control and cutting accuracy far beyond what’s typical in its class. Backed by the same advanced ShopSabre control system used on our larger models, this machine brings pro-level capability to a size and price point ideal for small shops, schools, and startups.

Proudly built in the USA, the ShopSabre 23 redefines what a compact CNC router can be—rugged, reliable, and ready for real work.

Whether you’re a first-time CNC user or a seasoned machinist looking for a small CNC machine as a space-saving solution, the ShopSabre 23 delivers unbeatable value, backed by SabreNation lifetime support.

Don’t settle for hobby-grade. Think big with the ShopSabre 23.

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Proudly made and Based in the USA
Lifetime Tech Support
CNC Training For Life
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Highlighted Features

  • Variable RPM 3.5HP 110V Router with Industrial Mounting Bracket and G-Code Control of Router on/off.
  • Industrial ball screw design on X, Y, and Z axis Watch our ball screw video!
  • Industrial High Torque Micro-step drive system (Largest Z Motor in Class for Quicker Response/3D)
  • Precision Milled Rigid Structural Tube Steel Gantry with Plate Steel Gantry Uprights. The Gantry has an engineered & designed overhang for advanced machining abilities on the right for use with the ShopSabre 4th Axis Indexing Option or your own custom fixturing.
  • Welded One Piece Structural Tube Steel Frame Watch our steel vs aluminum video!
  • High Performance 25MM linear profile guide rails and bearings with Quad Rollers on all axis
  • ShopSabre State-of-the-art Tool Measure Technology Watch our tool measure video!
  • ShopSabre Upgraded Z Axis Technology with Tool Plate Stiffeners
  • Quick Release Dust Skirt Technology. Watch our dust collection video.
  • Vectric VCarve PRO CAD/CAM Full License Software
  • Easy-to-learn software with point-and-click technology including AT machine CAD/CAM abilities Watch our control screen video!
  • At Machine Solid State Hard Drive for Easy Job Storage and Machine dedicated high speed multi-axis controller Technology
  • Machine Operator Included PC System with full Networking and file management via USB and internet connectivity Includes Windows OS
  • Free SabreNation Life-Time Tech Support via Phone, Email, and Remote Diagnostic! Watch our support video!
  • Free SabreNation Life-time Training and SabreNation University Access!
  • Included Complete Warranty
  • Quick and Effortless Installation – Machine Ships Fully Assembled with No Installation Assistance Required!
  • MADE IN THE U.S.A. — American Manufactured & Engineered using FEA Software Watch our engineering video!
  • Grow with your business by expanding options that meet your exact needs Watch our expansion equipment video
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Well Equipped

Includes:
  • Welded structural steel frame & structural steel gantry bridge
  • 3-axis ball screw drive technology
  • 25MM linear guide rails & bearings on all axes
  • Ethernet/network-ready machine controller with at-machine PC & Windows OS
  • Vectric VCarve PRO CAD/CAM software license
  • High-precision high-torque digital microstep motors
  • Automation control of spindle via G-code & control system
  • Professional wire management system
  • Dust boot with 4” port
  • Limit switches and boundary sensing
  • Emergency stop
  • Auto tool measuring touch pad
  • Auto Z-height measuring touch pad
  • Industrial steel machine bench with locking casters
  • T-slots for material clamping
  • Surfaced MDF tabletop
  • 2.2 HP spindle with electric cooling fan & VFD for single-phase or three-phase operation
  • Machine maintenance kit
  • ShopSabre SabreNation support (phone, email, remote connectivity) for the life of the original owner
  • SabreNation training & university access for the life of the original owner
 

ShopSabre 23

Footprint 49" x 69" x 59"
Cut Area 30" x 40"
Z Clearance 5" Standard
Shipping Weight 850-1100lbs (Depending on Options)
Traverse Speed 600IPM
Repeatability +/-.001"
Drive System XYZ - Ball Screw
Well Equipped $15,995.00
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Finance for as low as
$279.21/month

Questions?

Are you not sure which CNC machine is right for you and your production? Schedule a free consultation with one of our in-house experts for personalized, one-on-one guidance.

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ShopSabre 23 CNC Router Features

Industrial Precision Frame

ShopSabre CNC frames are FEA-engineered and tested, constructed from massive structural steel tubes that are welded for added rigidity. Each ShopSabre 23 Series frame comes with two large, laterally braced tube legs, providing more floor contact and better vibration control.

ShopSabre 23 CNC Router Features

Advanced Drive Motors

ShopSabre 23 machines come standard with high-torque industrial-grade motors for higher accuracy, greater cutting torque, and less maintenance. Each drive motor is specifically FEA-paired to the machine for optimal output and torque, ensuring no need for additional air to operate, regardless of the options selected.

ShopSabre 23 CNC Router Features

Aerospace Milling Technology

ShopSabre CNC frames are run through some of the world’s most advanced processes to ensure accuracy, including precision milling of contact surfaces for bearing and rail placement. A small CNC machine can only be as accurate as its foundation, so the frame on a ShopSabre is built to a tolerance above the competition.

ShopSabre 23 CNC Router Features

Ball Screw Technology

ShopSabre 23 machines come standard with 3-axis ball screw drives, providing twice the rigidity of competing machines and unprecedented performance. The ball screw technology used by ShopSabre is the latest in the industry, offering less backlash than rack-and-pinion systems. Thanks to the compact design of the ShopSabre 23, there is no concern about whip. This technology increases cutting accuracy and provides superior edge finishes, lasting 3 to 4 times longer than other small CNC machines with minimal maintenance required.

ShopSabre 23 CNC Router Features

HiFlow Vacuum Technology

ShopSabre CNC HiFlow Vacuum Technology increases surface flow by up to 50% over the competition, resulting in higher holding pressures, greater power, and better performance. Each vacuum table on the 23 Series is milled at the factory by the machine’s cutting head, reducing the need for gaskets and bolts to secure the spoil board. Our exclusive HiFlow grid makes nested manufacturing a breeze.

CNC Machine Frame
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Aero Space Milling Technology
Ball Screw Technology
Vacuum Table with Multiple Zones and Multiple Table Pipes
ShopSabre 23 CNC Router Features
Super Z Technology

ShopSabre 23 machines are available with the Super Z Technology, designed here at ShopSabre CNC. This technology increases Z-axis rigidity, thanks to our FEA-engineered stiffener technology for tool plate strength. The upgraded Z motor, included as standard, makes it easy to upgrade to a higher-torque spindle without requiring an air compressor.

Precision Linear Guide Technology

ShopSabre CNC uses the latest in CNC bearing technology, featuring 25mm linear guide rails and bearings on all axes. Each axis has four large-body quad-bearing rollers with wipers, ensuring surfaces stay clean while increasing machine rigidity under load. This results in improved performance and reduced maintenance, even on a small CNC machine, largely due to the ball bearing technology.

Industrial Precision Gantry

Just like our frames, our gantry construction is made from massive heavy-wall tubes that have been FEA-designed and tested to provide higher cutting forces and less vibration. The bearing spacing on our gantries is larger than that of competing small CNC machines, allowing them to better handle routing forces while increasing cut speeds.

Industrial Gantry Uprights

Like everything on a ShopSabre, the gantry uprights are designed to be more industrial. Using high-quality North American steel plates, these uprights are attached to a milled surface and welded for increased rigidity, enhancing cutting quality, accuracy, and versatility.

Gantry Overhang

The ShopSabre 23 comes standard with a right-side gantry overhang, allowing larger work to be performed off the table. This feature makes adding a 4th axis, creating vertical dovetails, or fixturing quick and easy!

ShopSabre 23 CNC Router Details

 

Hardware
  • ShopSabre CNC Controller Hardware & Software with a dedicated computer system for operation.
  • Vectric VCarve PRO CAD/CAM Software (upgrades available).
  • ShopSabre Electronics, including industrial robotic wiring, wire protection, industrial connectors, and name-brand components.
  • Machine-mounted control box for easy accessibility.
  • MDF tabletop secured to a steel table frame (upgrades available).
  • 3.5HP Variable RPM Router (upgrades available).
  • Router performance package, featuring on/off control and CNC-grade power cable.
  • High-definition digital microstep drive system for smoother performance.
  • Industrial ball screw design on X, Y, and Z axes for precision.
  • HiWin rails and bearings on all axes for reliable motion.
  • Rigid steel gantry bridge for stability and durability.
  • Industrial-grade electronics for long-lasting performance.
  • Dust skirt with quick-release technology for efficient maintenance.
  • Limit switches on all axes for added safety.
  • Emergency stop switch for immediate operation halts.
  • Tool measure switch for faster tool changes.
  • Lifetime tech support for peace of mind.
  • At-machine file management, supported by a solid-state hard drive.
  • Lift-gate unloading included for convenient delivery.
Software
  • Vectric V-Carve Pro: Includes nesting, 2D, 2.5D, and 3D CAM capabilities, V-bit carving, sign making, photo importing, 4th-axis capabilities, drill cycles, and more! Watch Video Now.
  • Convert drawings to cut files in under 30 seconds.
  • Easy to learn, with included training, tutorials, and support.
  • Point-and-click functionality simplifies cut strategies (e.g., use a large bit for roughing and a small bit for finer details).
  • At-machine CAD/CAM abilities, powered by easy-to-use software. Watch our control screen video.
  • At-machine solid-state hard drive for secure job storage and a dedicated high-speed multi-axis controller.
  • Includes a PC system with full networking and file management via USB and internet connectivity.
Uses & Applications
  • Prototype manufacturing
  • Sign making
  • Engineering
  • R&D/Job shops
  • Musical instrument manufacturing

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Materials Cut
  • Wood
  • Acrylic
  • Plastic
  • Foam
  • Aluminum
  • Brass
  • and more
Options

Available attachments for ShopSabre CNC router models. Please note that some options may not be available on all models or in combination with other options. Some options may also limit the cutting/working areas. Contact us for more details.

  • Phenolic tabletop.
  • Hybrid T-Slot/Vacuum tabletop (available with Phenolic upgrade).
  • Hybrid T-Slot/MDF tabletop (available with Phenolic upgrade).
  • Vacuum table with one zone.
  • ShopSabre F1 Single-Phase Vacuum Pump (ask for details/limitations).
  • Material thickness calibration touchpad.
  • 2D/3D parts digitizing touch probe.
  • 4th-axis rotary indexing heads.
  • Braille/ADA sign attachments and tooling.
  • Rolling computer control stand.
  • Dust collector options.
  • Wireless hand control pendant with jog wheel.
  • Nesting, cabinet, 3D, 2D, and photo recognition software packages.
  • Laser sight for quick zero reference.
  • Warning light bar.
  • Private 1-on-1 training (on-site and in-house available).

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Hear from ShopSabre Customers

While our machines speak for themselves, hear what our customers say about their experience.

“I wanted something American made so I could get support and service right away”

1:46
Mikey Franco
Founder & CEO
Franco Snowshapes

It’s gonna show up ready to work.”

3:58
Tay Whiteside
Owner & Lead Fabricator
LiftArc Studios

As a business owner, it’s really important to me To have a machine I can rely on.”

4:25
April Wilkerson
Owner
Wood Shed

It’s the people who actually build, operate, and setup the machines.”

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Paul Okami
President
KoAloha Ukulele

“I couldn’t be any happier with the IS 408. What an amazing machine. I’ve had zero issues, everything was seamless coming from my old bolt together CNC except the quality of my cuts and the quality of the bolt together machine of course. I haven’t turned down any work since receiving the machine. I’ve had the machine for just over a month and have successfully turned a profit from the IS 408 itself of $25,000 which I would consider to be amazing. A huge thank you to the ShopSabre team for their amazing quality on this build. ”

D. Orasi

“I have been running an IS-408 for about 3.5 years now. We absolutely love it! It has been a game changer for us. The only regret I have is why I waited so long to buy one. This machine has allowed us to scale our business 3x, enlarge profit margins, and help us build a better cabinet, quicker than ever before. Customer service is 2nd to none. I have had 2 or 3 little issues over the course of owning it and by “remoting in”, within 10 minutes, tech support had me back up and running every time. It has always been something minor like a limit switch had contact issues usually just some compressed air and back in business.”

N. Schulte

“People that are in the market for a CNC router that purchase anything else other than a ShopSabre don’t know/understand CNC machines in my opinion.”

C. Bisog

American Made

Every ShopSabre machine is proudly engineered, developed, manufactured, assembled, and supported in our state-of-the-art facility on American soil—and that will never change.

Lifetime, Anytime Support

Whether in need of guidance during purchasing, clarity during setup, or input during rollout and optimization, our passionate team of experts is ready and waiting to assist.

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