New to CNC - machine ideas to fit needs and budget.

[Pilsbury]

That is fully understood and is clear from all your posts on here. My sole purpose is to get informed before spending the cash. It seems that poor machines are far from cheap and may well leave a new user very frustrated that they can't do what they want to do with it. As I mentioned in my previous post, end grain, hardwood chopping board inlays would be one of my first projects and I could have well been past a machines capabilities right off the bat. Forums and members offering this experience are invaluable

[AndyGuid]

. . . . . . . . My sole purpose is to get informed before spending the cash. It seems that poor machines are far from cheap and may well leave a new user very frustrated that they can't do what they want to do with it. . . . . . . . . . :

I have a feeling that you're in the minority Pilsbury, having the common sense to do plenty of research before spending, well done already!!!

[Pilsbury]

I have a feeling that you're in the minority Pilsbury, having the common sense to do plenty of research before spending, well done already!!!

Kind of from past experience - I have a wide variety of hand held power tools that I'm slowly but surely replacing for decent stuff. My chop saw (£120) does not cut proper mitres. In addition the blade is not properly vertical. My circular saw (£50) blade is so off vertical it is comical. I have persevered with these for many years and know how to work around this to make them less bad. Both are on the shopping list but I wish I had bought right the first time and spent the cash to avoid all the duff cuts and bodging to get around the poor quality. Doesn't seem much to ask to get a square cut! When I'm thinking about a £2k machine, which is right at the cheap end of the market for any sort of CNC, I need to know I'm not letting myself in for the same as my crappy chop saw. If it is not possible then a budget rethink or pause is in order. Hence finding out about it from those who know.