About Craftiva

Craftiva is a Europe-based workshop blog for hobby CNC, diode lasers and small wood shops. We research and test tools the way a maker actually buys them: total cost, safety, dust and fumes, and what still works after the unboxing video ends.

Why we're different

Our background includes hands-on sourcing of woodworking supplies from China and building practical shop setups you can run from a garage. A lot of hobby CNC and laser gear is made in China, and we know what to check before you order: certifications, voltage, spare parts, shipping and import costs.

Made for European makers

Most tool reviews are written for the US market. We think in euros, 230 V, CE marking, VAT and EU shipping and returns, so the recommendations actually fit your workshop.

How we make money

Some of our recommendations include affiliate links. We disclose them clearly and we don't recommend gear we wouldn't put in a real small shop. Read our affiliate disclosure and how we test.