Lowcost capable CNC - Make vs Buy?

[Doddy]

Thanks Doddy, clearly those trying to design a 'kit in a box' have slightly different design and costs pressures to the self builder.

Including recover of NRE, operating costs and profit. I'm not bashing them - they are a commercial concern, but I would expect for what I can expect their sales for a machine like this their skim off the top will be in the order of £1000-1500.

As an amateur, or enthusiast, or amateurish enthusiast then I make a decision as to the worth of that, and my tinker time. For me, I'd build from scratch, or bung Jazz 3k. If you want an off-the-shelf kit then it could be a viable approach.