Hi. I'm new here. I've spent the last few months going round in circles between these forums, ebay and all the cnc sellers I can find.

I'm in the market for a cnc router. I ideally need a 1200x1200 machine, it's for cutting wood and plywood mainly. For various different projects. I've had a few prices direct from china and I'm not sure what to go for or even where to start with regards to spindle speeds, controller software, etc. and what Chinese manufacturers are the better ones and which ones to avoid.

my budget is around £3,000. Will I be able to get something around this price? I understand importing from china has extra complications with shipping and tax. How hard is all this?

Am i as well trying to find something second hand that is already in the uk?

any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.