I have not seen anything worth putting together, sold as kit.

To the frame you should add also the motors and electronics and it becomes very expensive for what it is plus the time to build it.


The available options for you that i see are:

1.Find used machine in good shape

Problems:
-could be poorly executed if DIY and have inherent problems
-very very heavy, needs more money to change electronics and repair sth, enormous power consumption, and most of all very expensive to load and ship all- if industrial one


2. Buy plans and off load the rough building job to a local metal shop

Mehh, i have not seen really good plans on internet.


3. Post in relevant section and give job to sb from forum to make it for you.


4. mixture of 2 and 3, where you order Z, gantry and major critical elements like rotating nuts made and you make locally the frame.




I personally can make 2,3 or 4 happen for you, including support till you start cutting chips and after. PM me for details or post a freelance request. Dean/ JazzCNC/ builds machines in UK. May be some other forum members too.


You could also buy a Chinese machine also for that money but i dont think its a wise decision in the long run.