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Make projects like engineering parts, signs, toys and furniture... in fact with your own WorkBee Z1+ you can make anything you can imagine without leaving the workshop!
The WorkBee Z1+ is an easy and enjoyable self-build kit backed-up by
• First-rate user manuals • 1 year warranty • Large user community • Quality customer service
With a WorkBee Z1+ you can make anything you can imagine without leaving the workshop! Make items out of foam, plastic, wood, carbon fibre and soft metals.
A CNC Machine enables you to make a huge range of projects including:
Backed up by quality customer support, the WorkBee Z1+ is an enjoyable self-build CNC Machine.
Ooznest has a whole host of experience in designing CNC Machines - their aim is to offer a range that will be suitable for any application, workshop space and budget.
The WorkBee Z1+ is the pinnacle of their expertise. Whether you want a small desktop machine to mill PCBs, or gifts, or if you own a business and want to supercharge your manufacturing output, we have a WorkBee for you!
All WorkBees are manufactured at Ooznest site in the south east of the UK. They stand by their reputation for offering exceptional customer support - got an issue? They are only a live chat or email away, and promise to always reply.
They don't just sell CNC Machines, they use them in their own warehouses, and are passionate about them too! You can be assured that by buying Ooznest you are getting a tried and tested CNC Machine that will meet your needs.
DESIGNED & MADE IN BRITAIN
The WorkBee Z1+ is designed and manufactured at their site in the south east of the UK, they employ a team of local people who carefully produce and package each CNC Machine.
Machine Size (X/Y) |
Working Area (X/Y) |
Recommended Spoilerboard Size (X/Y) |
Recommended Workbench Size (X/Y) |
Weight |
500x500mm | 270x270mm | 360 x 500 x 18mm | 700 x 700mm | 24.8 Kg |
750x750mm | 520x520mm | 610 x 750 x 18mm | 950 x 950mm | 28.5kg |
750x1000mm | 520x770mm | 610 x 1000 x 18mm | 950 x 1200mm | 30.9kg |
1000x1000mm | 770x770mm | 860 x 1000 x 18mm | 1200 x 1200mm | 32.6kg |
1000x1500mm | 770x1270mm | 860 x 1500 x 18mm | 1200 x 1700mm | 37.8kg |
1500x1500mm | 1270x1270mm | 1360 x 1500 x 18mm | 1700 x 1700mm | 40.4kg |
*Weights calculated without a router head, spoilerboard and other additional extras.
Overall Height | Maximum Cut Depth* | Maximum Z-Axis Travel** |
510mm | 44mm | 88mm |
*Calculated with an 18mm spoilerboard. Deeper materials can be cut, but you will not be able to cut the whole way through.
**Calculated with an 18mm spoilerboard.
Woods | |||||||
Ash | Balsa Wood | Beech | Birch | Birch Plywood | Cedar | Cherry | Chestnut |
Chipboard | Cork | Ebony | Elm | Iroko | Laminate | Lime | Mahogany |
Maple | MDF | Melamine | Oak | Olivewood | OSB | Pine | Plywood |
Poplar | Rose | Sapele | Spruce | Sycamore | Teak | Tulip | Valchromat |
Walnut | Wenge | Zebrano | Ziricote |
Foams | |||||||
Closed Cell Polyethylene | Open Cell Polyethylene | Expanded Polypropylene | Expanded Polystyrene | Foamboard | |||
Foamex | High Density Polyurethane | Medium Density Polyurethane | High Density Urethane | Styrofoam |
Plastics | |||||||
ABS | Acetal | Cast Acrylic | Extruded Acrylic | Corian | |||
Coroplast | Correx | Delrin | Dibond | High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) | |||
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) | High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) | Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) | Perspex | Polycarbonate | |||
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) | Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) | Polyoxymethylene (POM) | Polypropylene (PP) | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
Metals | |||||||
Aluminium* | Brass | Bronze | Copper | Gold | |||
Lead | Silver | Tin | Zinc |
*Machinable Grades Only including 1100, 2011, 3003 and 6061.
Other | |||||||
Rubber | Carbon Fibre | Leather | Wax | PCB |
Extrusions | Plates | Nuts & Bolts |
Black/Clear Anodised Aluminium Extrusion | 6mm Anodised Aluminium Plates | A2 Stainless Steel |
System | Number of Wheels | Material |
Wheels on V-Slot Extrusion | 30 | Polycarbonate |
System | Diameter | Material | Stepper Motors | Maximum Torque | Maximum Feedrate | Accuracy |
Lead Screw X,Y & Z | 8mm | Stainless Steel | NEMA23 X, Y & Z | 175oz-in | 2500mm/min | ± 0.1mm |
Input Voltage | Input Current | Frequency | Input Power | Output Voltage | Output Current | Output Power |
100-240V | 3.85/1.6A | 60/50Hz | 385W | 24V | 13.34A | 320W |
Power supply is provided with either a UK/EU or US plug as chosen in the configurator.
See 'Routers' section below, for their power requirements.
Controller | Firmware | Connection | Wifi Channel | Drivers | Number of Drivers | File Storage | Storage Capacity | Precommissioned |
Duet 2 | RepRapFirmware | Wifi or Ethernet* | 2.4GHz Only | TMC2660 - 2.4A | 5 (1 Spare) | Onboard SD Card | 4GB | Yes |
*The Duet 2 board comes as either a WiFi or Ethernet version. To change from one connection method to another will require the purchase of the other version Duet 2.
Name | Platform | Installation | System Requirements - Wifi | System Requirements - Ethernet |
WorkBee Control | Web Browser (Google Chrome Recommended) | Pre-installed on Controller | Any device with a Web Browser | Mac / Windows* |
*Native ethernet port not required. USB to Ethernet adaptor can be used. Do not use a Power over Ethernet adaptor.
Model | Input Power | RPM (No Load) | Speed Control | Collets | Noise Level | Plug Availability | Voltage | Weight | Warranty Duration | Warranty Provider |
Katsu Compact Router | 710W | 13000 - 33000 | Manual | 1/4" (6.35mm) | 95dB (A) | UK | 230V 50Hz | 1.51kg | 1 Year | Ooznest |
Mafell FM 1000 Milling Motor | 1000W | 4000 - 25000 | Manual | 1/4" (6.35mm) & 8mm | 71dB (A) | UK / EU / US | 110/230V 60/50Hz | 1.65kg | 1 Year | Mafell |
Included With Every WorkBee Z1+; | ||||||
Type | Cut Ø | Shank Ø | Flutes | Cut Length | Overall Length | Material |
Square End | 1/4" (6.35mm) | 1/4" (6.35mm) | 2 - Up-Cut | 1/2" (12.7mm) | 5/2" (63.5mm) | Solid Carbide |
Optional Endmill Kit | |||||||
Type | Cut Ø | Shank Ø | Flutes | Cut Length | Overall Length | Material | Angle |
Square End | 1/4" (6.35mm) | 1/4" (6.35mm) | 2 - Up-Cut | 1/2" (12.7mm) | 5/2" (63.5mm) | Solid Carbide | |
Square End | 1/8" (3.175mm) | 1/8" (3.175mm) | 2 - Up-Cut | 3/8" (9.525mm) | 3/2" (38.1mm) | Solid Carbide | |
Square End | 1/16" (1.5875mm) | 1/8" (3.175mm) | 2 - Up-Cut | 47/250" (4.7752mm) | 2" (50.8mm) | Solid Carbide | |
Ball End | 1/4" (6.35mm) | 1/4" (6.35mm) | 2 - Up-Cut | 3/4" (19.05mm) | 5/2" (63.5mm) | Solid Carbide | |
Ball End | 1/8" (3.175mm) | 1/8" (3.175mm) | 2 - Up-Cut | 3/8" (9.525mm) | 3/2" (38.1mm) | Solid Carbide | |
Ball End | 1/16" (1.5875mm) | 1/8" (3.175mm) | 2 - Up-Cut | 47/250" (4.7752mm) | 2" (50.8mm) | Solid Carbide | |
Engraver | 1/20" (1.27mm) | 1/8" (3.175mm) | 3/2" (38.1mm) | Solid Carbide | 90° | ||
If a Katsu or Mafell Router head is chosen, a 1/8" (3.175mm) collet is also included for your chosen Router. |
Optional Surfacing Bit | ||||||
Type | Cut Ø | Shank Ø | Flutes | Cut Length | Overall Length | Material |
Square End | 1-1/8" (28.575mm) | 1/4" (6.35mm) | 3 - Straight | 1/2" (12.7mm) | 1-13/16" (46.0375mm) | Carbide Tipped |
Shoe Attachment | Brush Attachment | Brush Length | Outlet Ø |
Clamping | Magnetic | 2" (50.8mm) | 2-1/2" (63.5mm) |
Detachable | Material | Size | Corner Probe | Z Probe | Maximum Endmill Ø | Software Control Panel |
Yes | Aluminium | 60x60x10mm | Yes | Yes | 8mm | Yes |
Machine Size (X x Y) | Box 1 - Size & Weight | Box 2 - Size & Weight |
500 x 500mm | 457 x 457 x 305mm @ 15.2kg | 1200 x 300 x 300mm @ 9.6kg |
750 x 750mm | 457 x 457 x 305mm @ 15.4kg | 1200 x 300 x 300mm @ 13.1kg |
750 x 1000mm | 457 x 457 x 305mm @ 15.5kg | 1200 x 300 x 300mm @ 15.4kg |
1000 x 1000mm | 457 x 457 x 305mm @ 15.7kg | 1200 x 300 x 300mm @ 16.9kg |
1000 x 1500mm | 457 x 457 x 305mm @ 15.9kg | 1600 x 300 x 300mm @ 21.9kg |
1500 x 1500mm | 457 x 457 x 305mm @ 16.1kg | 1600 x 300 x 300mm @ 24.3kg |
Number of boxes, sizes, and weights may change depending on selections in the configurator and other items bought elsewhere on the website.
All WorkBees come with free UK shipping!
Service: | TNT Express Next Working Day |
Timescale: | Estimated between 1-3 working days depending on your location |
Cost: | Free |
We can ship WorkBees worldwide!
Service: | FedEx International Priority |
Timescale: | Europe: 2-5 working days* Rest of world: 2-10 working days* *transit times will vary depending on customs clearance timescales of each destination country |
Cost: | Prices vary for each country. Add your WorkBee to the Basket and use the ‘Calculate Shipping’ button to show the price |
Orders to the EU
Due to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between the UK and EU, no customs duties should be applied on orders shipped to the EU from UK origin.*
You will pay Ex VAT prices on our website and when the order arrives in your country, you will be billed the local VAT of your country - VAT rates can be found here.
The customs clearance process will be handled by the courier and you may be charged a small administration fee for this service.
You will be invoiced for the local VAT and fee directly from the courier.
Your local customs office should be able to provide more information for your particular country if required.
Please note: Ooznest Limited and Robosavvy Limited are not responsible for any local VAT or fee incurred in the destination country. We will only put truthfully priced commercial invoice documents on parcels.
*we cannot ever offer a guarantee that there will not be some extra charges incurred as it appears that each country customs office interprets the TCA independently.
Orders outside of the EU (rest of the world)
You will pay Ex VAT prices on our website, however import taxes and customs duties may apply when the order arrives in your country.
The rate of import taxes and customs duties will be dependant on the customs rules of your country - you can use the Simply Duty Calculator to estimate these costs. (The HS code is 84651010 and use the 'Calculate Shipping' tool in the Basket to find the shipping costs)
The customs clearance process will be handled by the courier and you may be charged a small administration fee for this service.
You will be invoiced for any import taxes, customs duties and fee directly from the courier.
Your local customs office should be able to provide more information for your particular country if required.
Please note: Ooznest Limited and Robosavvy Limited are not responsible for any import taxes and customs duties incurred in the destination country. We will only put truthfully priced commercial invoice documents on parcels.
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