Taking the plunge.

Hi Guys, just joined so thanks for having me.
As part of retirement, the plan is to build a cnc router. However, a complete newby to this world so will be looking for advice. Probably on a regular basis.
I'm a retired police officer and currently live just outside Berwick upon Tweed in north Northumberland.
I currently teach a stickmaking class once a week. Shepherds crooks etc in horn, wood etc.
However, I would like to add another string to my bow by having a CNC and utilising it into my stickmaking as well.
That should be enough for now and hopefully speak to some of you shortly.
Thanks in advance.