[JimDiGritz]

Hi,

I'm a hobby guitar builder looking to downsize my large power tools (band-saw, router table, spindle sander etc) as I'm moving house and have a much smaller workshop.

I've also got a background in 3D modelling, so it seemed a natural fit to look at a CNC router/milling machine to do the heavy carving of the guitars, leaving me with just the finishing and electrics.

I've been considering a new X-Carve, however a used 3 axis K2 came up recently for $1100 all in. I understand the K2's cost $5k+ when they were new.

Should I spend the $1,000 extra and get a brand new X-Carve (especially as it's my first CNC machine) or is a used K2 with Rhino a good investment?

Any help appreciated!

Jim

[ger21]

It depends on what condition the K2 is in, and exactly what it is, as there were many different K2 models.
The K2 should be a much better machine, and if it's in working condition, would be a better deal.
I think you would find the X Carve to be too light duty for your needs.

[JimDiGritz]

It depends on what condition the K2 is in, and exactly what it is, as there were many different K2 models.
The K2 should be a much better machine, and if it's in working condition, would be a better deal.
I think you would find the X Carve to be too light duty for your needs.

Here's a picture of the unit, it's been used to make guitars - does it look like a more recent model?

Thanks

Jim

[ger21]

I don't know if it's more recent or not, but I'd definitely buy that over the X Carve.