Hey guys, I'm a ME who has always been fascinated with CNC machines. I have some limited machine shop experience but all manual work. Ultimately I'm interested in cutting small brackets and such for hot rods. so maybe 18ga to 1/8th aluminum but that can wait for now. I do a lot of model airplanes so thought a small cnc router would be cool to have around also.
I was thinking about picking up a DIY router /cutter kit just to get used to dealing with G code, stepper motors, etc.
The best thing i've been able to find so far is the kit from shapeoko.
Does anyone have any better suggestions? tips?