I have recently retired and am looking to purchase a cnc machine for my wood workshop. I really don't know enough about one to say what I even want one for. I am not wanting to make a living with the machine. If it helped pay for itself that would be even better. I am very comfortable using a computer and power tools.
I used to make kitchen cabinets before I went to work for the place I retired from so I might possibly get back into some type of cabinet making. There is a fair size cabinet shop in my town that does all of his work with regular power tools(no cnc). Maybe I could subcontract some work for him?
My wife owns a flower and gift shop. Maybe I would be able to make some items for her to sale in her shop?
I have been looking around the forums and I think I have decided on either a 4x8 Shopbot or DynaCNC with a 3+ hp router. I would appreciate any comments (positive or negative) about either of these machines. If you own one of these machines or have seen one operate, let me know what you think.
I think I can upgrade to spindle later if I need to. What would be the overall cost of a spindle if I bought it now compared to the cost of upgrading later?
thanks for your help,