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[JAZZCNC]

Good afternoon all -

based on the threads that I can see about the kit models - there is another 'much more substantial kit that i have been looking at - an goes well over my budget, considering its just for the frame. Here's the link: https://www.cnc4you.co.uk/Machines/CNC-Router/ERS8080BB
What sort of cost do you think i will be looking at to get this operational? Thanks in advance

Hi and welcome,

First to say is don't be fooled by the price of these kits, and I don't mean just from this company as most others are the same, they are not cheap, the truth is they actually work out more expensive by the time you have added all the missing pieces or invest in the upgrades offered, which more often than not are what should be on the machine anyway at the price they ask for the kits alone.

For instance, this kit in particular, look at each axis and how many linear bearings are fit.? One bearing per axis is completely unsuitable for a decent machine so even after spending £5800 for a fully working machine you will have a machine that is weak and lacking.

The amount of engineering that goes into these profile kits is so basic anyone with a half-decent workshop could build the frame for much less, however, the frame alone doesn't make a good machine. The design and the engineering along with the components used are what makes a good machine and these cost a certain amount of money so trust me when I say this, NO company can build a machine for less than £2k or even £3k and make a profit unless they have cut corners which compromise the machine and its usability.

As people have pointed out to you I build machines but I'm not saying these things to steer you in my direction, I don't need to do that, I just don't like seeing people unwittingly buy the wrong machine or be mislead into buying a machine that isn't all it appears to be.

So my last word of caution is to watch out for machines and one steel-framed machine in particular that you may see on eBay which looks cheap, it's not and it would be the worse purchase you ever made.

Now I'm more than happy to help and advise you on building a machine if you want to take this route, in fact, I often encourage people to take this route if they have a limited budget that can't be increased. Because It's very possible to DIY build a machine that will knock the spots off many commercially available machines and nearly all the numerous kits like Workbee's Oznest etc.

However, if you can increase the budget and don't have the time or skills/tools required to DIY build then I'm also happy to help with either building a machine or offer honest impartial advice on any that you may have seen so just get in touch by emailing me here [email protected].

Cheers
Dean