I just received my Apprentice. I was in batch one. I also have a Sainsmart 4040 Pro. I think the Apprentice is +1 inch on each axis and both are based upon tubular construction. In my mind, I expected the two machines to be similar. When I first unboxed the Apprentice, I started laughing. The two machines are not even in the same class. The apprentice is SO much beefier. I’m taking my time setting this up. Once I get the Apprentice mounted to the torsion box I built for it, I’ll set the 4040 side by side and post a picture.
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Awesome to hear this and loving that its no comparison!
Looking forward to your pictures/video of the two machines, the Onefinity Apprentice and the Sainsmart 4040 Pro side by side. We’d love to see them!
Excited to see what you make! 
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Hello, I’m waiting on batch 3 Apprentice. I look forward to any pros and cons you can share.
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We are too! Can’t wait to see it!
Here are some pics of the Apprentice next to the 4040 Pro. This 4040 pro is priced at $509 currently and it’s +100 for the t-slot wasteboard which I view as a necessity making it a $600 machine. The Apprentice priced around 1k seems to be a very good value. Packaging and build quality seem top notch. I will post back once I’ve carved some of my lure designs. My hobby is making custom muskie and walleye wooden fishing lures.
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The Apprentice sure looks like a rugged beast. I’m looking forward to getting mine.
Sure, I’m very interested in your impressions of the machine…but… all I want now is to see your lures!