I want a CNC machine for my radio control hobby. I race RC cars and trucks, which is a lot of fun. I am always modding parts and "inventing" things, but am truly limited in my ability to produce quality parts with the tools I have on hand. Therefore I'm searching for a small CNC mill. I was thinking of buying a lathe, but that is too limiting, in my opinion. I'd rather have a full mill.
Most of my parts would be plastic, aluminum or mild steel. I want a mill that is completely built and ready to use, requiring only training on my part.
I have no machinist experience or schooling, though I've been scratch-building slot cars, RC cars and real cars for almost 40 years, so I'm mechanically inclined. I'm pretty adept and experienced with computers, so it would be just a matter of learning the CNC software, which would be a challenge, I'm sure.........
I have limited space in my garage, so I don't want a huge machine. I'd like to keep the price around $5,000 to $6,000 or so, if possible, but I'd spend more to get a capable machine.
I would be grateful for some recommendations and I apologize if this question has been asked a hundred times already. I did search some in the forums, but did not find anything that resembled my question.
thanks.......................