Twotrees Honeycomb Laser Bed 430x400mm Honeycomb Board Table

 

The Two Trees honeycomb table is intended for use with my 3018 CNC/laser engraver and is well constructed. The painted aluminum mesh is framed with powder coated u-channels, two of which are marked in milimeters. There are four additional supports under the honeycomb to provide stability, and the table is indeed very stable with no flex or looseness. The edges of the u-channels are connected with a single rivet which is also powder coated. Additionally there is a square 15″ shiny aluminum flat sheet 1mm thick that is placed under the honeycomb to protect the surface below. Two Trees provides four plastic corners that cover the edges and also secure the honeycomb table and the aluminum sheet together. There are 8 rubber feet provided as well.

The honeycomb table is 15 3/4″ by 1″ if you measure without the plastic corners. With the corners in place, its about 17″ square which is sufficient for a small 3018 CNC machine. My machine has a bakelite frame that slid somewhat on the honeycomb. Perhaps that is what the rubber feet are intended for. CNC machines are known for vibrations so anything that keeps the machine from sliding is a positive.

I haven’t used the honeycomb table yet as I have “CNC anxiety” presently. Two Trees did not provide an info sheet with my honeycomb table which would have been handy for figuring out the best use of the eight rubber feet, and how to best use the table. I suppose its fairly self explanatory and why waste paper. The corner triangles fit loosely on the table when not the metal plate is not in use. They still work, but they feel like they might come off if bumped. Using the corners the aluminum sheet snugs up the fit. The other small observation I noted was that the very last row of one of the sides of the honeycomb missed the black paint treatment. Its hardly a concern as the paint is probably going to get chipped the very first time I use the machine. I did like the idea of the millimeter rules on the sides of the table, so that is a plus.

In summary this is a very nicely made, sturdy functional honeycomb table that will protect the surface it is placed on, and support a small CNC machine.