MATERIALS GALORE!
With a WorkBee CNC Machine you can cut a huge range of materials including:
- Foams
- Plastics
- Woods
- Carbon Fibre
- Aluminium
- Everything inbetween
Materials can be cut 44mm the whole way through.
DESIGNED & MADE IN BRITAIN
The WorkBee Z1+ is designed and manufactured at our site in the southeast of the UK, we employ a team of local people who carefully produce and package each CNC Machine.
WORKBEE Z1+ NEW FEATURES
PLUS LOTS MORE…
A full list of what’s new can be found on our Blog Post >
UK BASED CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We pride ourselves on our customer service, our expert team is available to answer any queries you may have!
We understand using a CNC Machine can be new to many, but we are here to help.
4′ x 4′ SHEETS – NO PROBLEM
The WorkBee Z1+ comes in a range of sizes – the biggest CNC Machine can cut 4′ x 4′ without a sweat!
For full 8′ x 4′ sheets use CAM Software tiling functions.
Insanely accurate. . . ± 0.1mm is achievable on all sizes of the WorkBee Z1+ CNC Machine with it’s lead screw drive system.
With this level of accuracy, even PCBs can be manufactured on the WorkBee CNC Machine.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
A WORKSHOP COMPANION
Having a WorkBee CNC Machine is like have an extra set of hands – it is an investment to supercharge your business.
Let the WorkBee Z1+ help you manufacture your products again and again.
A CNC Machine can free your time to develop ideas, create more products and ultimately grow your business.
CONFIGURE YOURSAN EDUCATIONAL TOOL
The WorkBee is also ideal for educational & research settings. You will find a WorkBee CNC Machine already in many Schools, Universities and Makerspaces around the world, such as Manchester and Oxford University – so why not get one in your classroom too!
CAD > CAM > WORKBEE CONTROL
1. Use CAD/CAM Software to design your ideas and generate toolpaths (G-Code). Carveco, Vectric and many more favourite CAM Softwares can be used.
2. Use your computer, tablet or phone web browser to open the built-in WorkBee Control interface via Wifi. Ethernet version also available*.
3. Send created toolpaths to your CNC Machine using WorkBee Control.
*Ethernet cable is connected directly from machine to computer and does not require internet.
LEARN HOW TO BUILD A CNC MACHINE
The WorkBee Z1+ is a self build CNC Machine Kit, and our easy-to-follow and detailed assembly manuals make the build almost as fun as using the machine!
Building your own WorkBee yourself will equip you with knowledge of all the ins and outs of the machine – making maintenance much easier.
Only simple tools are required (spanners, allen keys, screwdrivers etc.) – all the crimping, soldering, and commissioning the controller are all done for you!
VIEW THE MANUALS
Christian C (verified owner) –
I love this machine. i still feel i haven’t yet reached its true potential, and i am getting great results
Fred (verified owner) –
Bon produit
Gav Willoughby (verified owner) –
This unit is a breast. for a small home unit, i cannot fault it.
advice for anyone buying one, go for every option, and get the largest size you can fit into the space.
Aidan Letzer (verified owner) –
My first cnc, brilliant fun to build, easy instructions to follow. high degree of accuracy as well as being powerful enough to plough through material like it’s not there.
Client (verified owner) –
The best kit on the market, by far
Client (verified owner) –
The best kit on the market, by far
Silvan (verified owner) –
Overall a nice product
Adam Twigger (verified owner) –
Beast of a machine, considering its a desktop entry level.
benito dumont (verified owner) –
Good product
jft (verified owner) –
Very good quality, good value for money
Kevin Harris (verified owner) –
Great price for the price. customer service is amazing and i would highly recommend them to anyone
Bjørn (verified owner) –
Very good manuals to build the cnc-machine and rapid freight to norway.
roy cruse (verified owner) –
Only time will tell if this good value cnc keeps up with the jobs i send to it
Andy (verified owner) –
Love mine, if you are on fence about getting one then just get it, you won’t be disappointed
Donie (verified owner) –
Instructions are good to build the machine but instructions to make a proper spoiler oars are left to youtubers who dont do a great job of it. would be nice to have clearer instructions for this stage.
oozenest videos are poor. you’re kinda left on your own once it’s built.
i bought the mill set and they are imperial and would be nice if metic and instructions for say carve or fusion 360 to set up those tools.
overall good, but lacking in follow through.
Dan Johnson (verified owner) –
It a good machine for the price. i’m glade i go it. can’t wait to learn more and start doing projects.
UK traveller (verified owner) –
It took me several years of reviewing machines on the market but at the end of the day it’s been worth waiting for. it cost me more than initially planned but now fully built and operational, why did i wait.
James (verified owner) –
It’s a good quality product and hopefully once it gets a little more familiar to me i will enjoy using it . think some little improvement s could be made . control box a little small . instructions were not 100% clear to myself but i’ve never built anything this technical before . think a little more consideration could be made for your average wood person who hasn’t the best computer knowledge could be made. i’ve mostly enjoyed the build but found something’s a little difficult and a little overwhelming. i must confess thou i am not the most mechanical minded or computer kinda person. this has all been a big learning project for myself and very intriguing and full of ups and downs so far. most of the downs inffact all of them were caused by my stupidity thou. ooznest is british company and this is the reason i purchased from them and if all goes well with my cnc adventure i will hopefully purchase from them again.
Ray Southwood (verified owner) –
Instructions good, all assembled ok
David Gedney (verified owner) –
Great machine can do some professional work on it and faster than i was expecting
David Gedney (verified owner) –
Works fine no problems at all
David Gedney (verified owner) –
Very good machine am learning it and getting on with many projects i have at mo
Thomas Hawkins (verified owner) –
High quality! great repeatability! rugged!
Thomas Hawkins (verified owner) –
Works perfect! preferred this over the wifi option since i have a laptop that i can dedicate to the machine. this allows me to be on the machine and make any edits to the project files as i go.
Thomas Hawkins (verified owner) –
This machine is big enough to handle all the projects i need to run. the repeatability and quality of the machine is impressive. good job ooznest!
Steve (verified owner) –
Fantastic piece if kit. really straight forward instructions make it good fun to assemble as well.
Alessandro Camerota (verified owner) –
Very good quality and a manual that explain everything detailed and easy to build together.
John Barlow (verified owner) –
Excellent product – very well packaged and labelled. comprehensive instructions on line enabled construction and testing to go without problems. highly recommended
Tom (verified owner) –
Just finished my first ‘hello world’ project! i was surprised (very positively!) at the quality of the cut, the dimensions precision, and the smooth cutting process – no doubt also testament to detailed build manuals i followed meticulously! great machine and i am looking forward to my next project where i can use it!
Jim (verified owner) –
Excellent quality
Mr Peter Phillips (verified owner) –
Speaking as a complete novice to cnc, i was a bit daunted by all the kit that turned up. however, as long as you carefully follow the on-line instructions, you will be ok. the tips at the end of each section are very useful. the quality of the parts is exceptional and having put the whole thing together everything is working! the only part i struggled with was the routing the cables through the drag chains.
Mr Peter Phillips (verified owner) –
Solid and sturdy with very fine tolerances. all fitted together perfectly.
Stephen Dooley (verified owner) –
As a newbie to cnc i am very happy with this machine, which i bought with the mafell spindle. it is a little daunting building it yourself, but in practice the instructions are comprehensive and easy to follow, and having built it, i now know exactly how it works and is constructed which is a great advantage when maintaining and using it. i have a number of detailed comments which i will relay to oozenest, but the main issues for me were (1) the routing of the wiring and the construction of the wiring loom where, it seems to me, some minor design change would make installation much easier, and (2) the positioning of the eccentric wheel adjusters on the y axis carriage which make it extremely difficult to adjust.
Terence Adams (verified owner) –
Excellent product and post sales support
Philip Davidson (verified owner) –
Excellent build instruction which are enhanced with user comments. the kit is of high quality and feels like it will last a long time
pierre (verified owner) –
Great product. works very well.
Ian Garry Cullen (verified owner) –
Could not get by without one !!!!
James Ambrose (verified owner) –
Pre ordered this unit, so i was one of the first people to get this version.
i had a couple of issues with parts. but it was swiftly and expertly dealt with the excellent customer support team.
instructions were mostly fantastic. clear, concise and full of pictures.
mechanically, a joy to put together.
electronically, i would personally improve some aspects of the electronics enclosure design. also a couple of the instructions were slightly incorrect. but other than that, it still all worked well and it was connect together and play.
a great machine to defiantly start cnc machining on 🙂
James Ambrose (verified owner) –
Very nice quality, went well together, and a great look.
Peter Honey (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very good but went down in price just after purchasing, hence 4 stars.
AT (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – For this size of machine there is almost no competition on the british mainland.
Alan (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Just a few niggles but overall a great product for the price and good customer aftercare
Dominique L. (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great machine.
Thomas Copestake (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great kit, good instructions, simply love it!
Mr john parry (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Good item easy to build but online manual could be improved, good that buyers put comments in as this helps not doubling up on jobs
assistance that is given is excellent and helpful, one star down as there is always room for improvement as my boss keeps telling me
Mike robertson (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very well engineered.
Philip Abbott (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great piece of kit. I have used larger industrial machines and had some concerns but so far it has done everything I have asked of it with ease.
Paul (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – I am a complete beginner in this field and was keen to explore the possibilities of using a cnc machine to make things. i have just finished building the machine and what a thoroughly enjoyable experience it was coupled with the pride in making my first object even if it did rely heavily on one of the tutorials. i did need to ask ryan a couple of questions but these were more down to me not following the instructions. the kit is great. this is lego technics on steroids. the instructions are great and there is always ryan when or if you get stuck. the feel good factor is amazing.
Mr Graydon Cock (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent choice
John Buckle (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – I have been very pleased with all aspects of my experience purchasing, receiving, ease if build (great instructions), quality of components and follow-up support from the ooznest team.
Ben Flynn (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – I am really pleased with my workbee 1010.
enjoyable assembly process and getting to know the mechanics of the machine all helped by clear step-by-step instructions. if needed, customer service are also very helpful and quick to respond.
Tautvydas Dulskis (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Easy to install
Brian Carter (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Good stuff, enjoyed putting it together too!
JD (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very well machine. lots of options. very pleased with my purchase. ozone‚äôs have great customer service too.
Phillip holmes (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Amazing amazing
Phillip holmes (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Easy setup in garage
Phillip holmes (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – When it was set up great
Phillip holmes (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – What an amazing machine build quality is amazing cannot keep out of the garage
Joaquin Figaredo (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great product
Joaquin Figaredo (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great product
Joaquin Figaredo (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great product
Rob Willis (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Really nice machine, comprehensive online instructions, all bolts and fixings well packaged and marked clearly
Rob Willis (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Robust cable
Rob Willis (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Works as described, solid connection
Rob Willis (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great piece of kit top quality
Gary Williams (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Early days but all good thus far
Andy Tice (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very good product
Paul Charlton (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very happy with my workbee. thorough and easy to understand instructions, and high quality components made this a pleasure to build.
Bertie Webster (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Oh my gosh, this thing is massive. just what i wanted. however, having a few technical issues getting the program up and running. hoping this is a minor fix and a quick fix, cause i am super excited to get started. but the quality of this machine is awesome and strong, especially comparing to others that i have checked on. love the look also.
Abdullah (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Quality, the kit is considered a budget kit, it isn’t a few dollars or pounds, but few hundreds, yet when i received the cnc kit it was very clear that it worth every penny!
you basically receive proper quality parts that are properly organised and packaged.
Philip Sinclair (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent product
Mr David Sanderson (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Build is fun task on it’s own. all went smooth apart from a small mistake by me. ooznest support team identified problem. after fix all built and running.
John Clothier (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Outstanding product manufactured in the uk. great value for money especially when you consider the support around it!
Dragan Pavlovic (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – I like it
M Stenning (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Having grown up with the invent of technical lego, this is great to be putting together. have had to hold back on working through the night to get finished!!
Sami (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – So far im very please to quality of the machine
david stanbrook (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent
Richard Orton (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Self build but with very good instructions and all parts well marked. encountered a couple of problems one my own fault the other software but this was promptly rectified by ooznest.
Michael Darlow (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent quality and finish on all parts – online tutorials to aid assembly. – very pleased, i am now enjoying cncing 🙂
Alexander Wardle (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Overall a very good experience. just a shame they take so long but you can’t rush quality
Prof BP (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Impressive
Prof BP (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Ecellent
R. Zeigler (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great workmanship
simon whitaker (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Awesome piece of kit
Bach Wood Works (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Its early days for me with this but overall i am totally impressed by the quality of parts and components, the packaging and the documentation provided.
Andrew Peerless (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Awesome product and service
Mark B (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – We particularly wanted a machine with screw operation (rather than belt) for increased accuracy. the assembly instructions online were very clear for the step-by-step build process and we have already secured orders where part of the order will run on the machine and cover the initial purchase cost. thanks ooznest.
Mark B (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – The black looks very smart and all the pieces arrived clearly labelled and in excellent condition. the assembly instructions online were very clear for the step-by-step build process.
Mark B (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Self-explanatory really… pretty useful for our uk based operation.
Graphite Signs (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Super happy with this kit, very well labeled and manual is informative.
Graphite Signs (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Extremely well made kit, very well packaged and labeled, made building very relaxing and enjoyable. this for the money is a great piece of kit.
Dave Gooding (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Really pleased with the machine – it was straightforward to assemble by methodically following the clear instructions. all the component parts were clearly packed and marked so there was no ambiguity. seems to be very high quality, but i⊙ve not used it much yet.
Andreh Khachatourian (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Worth to have it!
Robert Peissl (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Bin begeistert!
Mr Thomas Mercer (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very good company to deal with will use again
A Mellor (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent bit of kit, great fun putting it together.
Bruno Anastacio (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great quality, all came packaged very well, fairly easy to build, sturdy equipment but not unnecessarily heavy or clunky
Bruno Anastacio (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great quality piece of machinery, robust and looks nice. not clunky but also not thin and ‘cheap’ feeling
Marco (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great entry level CNC. This will work for your hobby needs or till you are ready to spend 10-20k on a professional machine
OLIVIMAGES (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Every part is documented and built from quality materials. You won’t be wrong if investing in the whole package to do good job !
Marco (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great startup CNC. Very sturdy and well made.
David (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great and well thought machine. good and robust alu structure and I love the 3D printed plastic parts. it doesn’t always need to be injection molded parts 😉
DR Orest MULKA (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Having read about the kit, I was a bit nervous and expected I would be ringing the helpline. As it happened the build was reasonably straightforward and took 5 afternoons following the online instructions. Connecting to the Duet controller via wifi was a bit hit and miss initially, but I wasn’t using the recommended Chrome browser and I suspect if I had there would have been no problem. The machine worked first time. After using it to drill holes in the wasteboard it started to randomly misbehave. Contact with the helpline was successful in working out that I hadn’t sufficiently tightened the flexible coupling on the z axis and the router assembly was intermittently slipping down. I was impressed by the diagnostics at Ooznest not least because the boss Ryan was giving me advice at 7pm in the evening during the pandemic. An unexpected but welcome benefit of buying British.
The coupling is tricky to tighten because unlike all the other bolts this one is in an eccentric position, so beware.
It works beautifully now
Roberto Boggian (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – All parts were available and clearly labelled. With the online instructions the assembly is relatively simple.
Jonathan Pearce (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – A fantastic piece of kit.
Craig Knowles – Phoenix Craft Creations (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Love it. Don’t think about it, just get one they’re brilliant. But get the biggest one you can accommodate.
Craig Knowles – Phoenix Craft Creations (verified owner) –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Black just looks so much better than the plain aluminium & doesn’t cost extra so not a choice I had to make
Valentin Berthom√© –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Perfect for me
oscar d. –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Good quality
mark Mazza –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great quality parts and hardware
simon –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Good quality of equipment, detailed instructions, it all worked seamlessly once assembled. some specific skills are needed to programme up the initial software so the instructions need to be followed to the letter. very pleased with this purchase which will suit a competent diy or a small machine shop.
Robert Landsman –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Pretty well made. there are always thing that one can nitpick, but on the whole a very good setup. i wouldn’t want to build it without the incredible after care help from ooznest.
Stewart Butcher –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – A premium product!
Dave –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Well cut, and brilliantly packed.
Adrian Lawrence –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – A weekend and a bit from flat pack to working, cracking product.
Adrian Lawrence –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great product, a full complete kit.
Satisfied customer, Staffordshire –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent machine and well designed.
joanne hudson –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – The guys at oozenest we‚äö√ñ√¥re so helpful and helped me chose the correct program for my workbee
Scott Morton –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – I’m very pleased overall with this purchase for the price i paid and the amount of effort and work put into the whole machine is excellent. its also great to actually build it yourself rather than it being pre built!
Scott Morton –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – A few scratches on the the framework which i found annoying but nothing a permanent marker would sort out! overall though high quality.
Avraham Czeisler –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – I’m in the middle of the assembly process untill now…till now i’m impressed with the mechanical parts quality, they look good, have a very nice finish and a robust structure. the instructions are clear, logical and easy to understand and the parts are well packed. well done!
ron parker –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Superb kit, works a treat
Oliver Plaado –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Really nice machine
Felix –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Awesome product and best customer service.
Tom Helgesen –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very good. instructions was clear. one component in the kit was wrong, but all in all very good. the machine is not finished yet…
Stuart Winstanley –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Not fully built it yet, but all the parts and well made and fit together perfectly. it looks a really solid machine and i look forward to finishing it and getting stuck in routing.
Sanjaya Sharma –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – I looked all the places to find me a good cnc and this was the best machine i could find for this price with large work place, machine is very good solid built with 32 bit duet controller makes it far better than its class cnc machine. also customer support is the best i seen anywhere. thank you ryan and josh.
giraud nicolas –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very fast shipping, perfectly packaged!
Romeo –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Very well packed and instructions were very clear. the machine does its job perfectly.
Mike NZ –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Early days, but seems sturdy and well made, as it should be for the price. good videos, build manuals and ongoing development & support. i have makita, as dewalt was out of stock at the time of order. hope your business thrives.
Alan Morris –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Superb quality kit with all items perfectly packed and labelled, and, believe me, there are a lot of them! a comprehensive construction manual, of good quality, meant that the build was completed in good time and was a pleasurable exercise. all the components were top quality and beautifully prepared. make no mistake. the build demands concentration and care if the expected results are to be achieved but given the wealth of on-line support, youtube videos and, if required, telephone support, you will be rewarded with a great machine at a very competitive price. if you can put together a typical ikea product you will have no problems with the workbee and be left wondering why multinationals cannot achieve similar results!
cs –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Good capabilities for the price
A. Necker –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – It is my frist cnc machine.
it looks roubust and reliable. and the fact, that it is made mostly out of v-slot rails, is great.
makes it much easier to upgrade and mod something on!
the assembling was not so hard and cause less problems. only one screw was deformed (no hex hole).
a option for a 43mm euro spindle mount would be great.
but in my opinion is it a great machine that performs really well!
Mr Andy Gilchrist –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent materials, well packed and delivered ‚àö‚â§n schedule. the individual items were all well bagged, labelled with a reasonable number of extras to cover the inevitable losses during construction.
the instructions were the most comprehensive i have seen and were in english not chinglish.
Geert Ceulemans –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Service! and that’s what the team delivers!
John –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent pice of kit
John –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Excellent piece of kit
Rich –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great product, very robust.
Brian Woolford –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Brilliant product great help on phone
Jason M –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Good design, good quality parts
Robert_Sims –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Great machine at a great price
Ashley Kitchen –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – A well thought out product which is competing with the other open source brands
Arsen Sostar –
(Previous WorkBee Model) – Really perfect cnc and easy to operate.