Hi, I tried posting a while ago and post vanished so apologies if two appear suddenly.

I want to purchase a CNC router (Uk) for my business, looking for a manageable bed size of around 1-2 metres max.

Initially I have been tempted by the price of the Stepcraft 840 on the Stoney CNC Website, as it's only £2300 including spindle, software etc....but am wondering about how much of a hobby machine it is.

It would suit my needs initially but I do want to produce a larger range of wooden letters (up to 18mm MDF) for selling.

I enquired with AXYZ for their smallest sized machine and was quoted an eye watering £40k.
I wasn't naïve when I started looking, but this price really threw me !

I have browsed the Heiz - S1000 and the price is good, affordable but can't find much info about how well it's been received by owners and whether I would be able to manage a fair bit of use with it. (Say 2-3 hours a day cutting MDF)

So I would be really grateful for any opinions and maybe a machine that I haven't thought of.

Thanks, look forward to hearing some ideas, I really appreciate it.
Susie