I've been touch with some of my supplier to provide a good CNC-ready milling platform to DIYers. The design goal is to give you a solid platform that is easily customization and up-gradable.

1. CNC-ready platform where you just need to add your own electronics and steppers. Comes with motor mount
2. Ballscrews on all axis
3. Linear rail on all axis
4. Spindle wise, I'm considering either R8, BT30 with ATC capability built-in, or no spindle version.


So far, we have settled on two platforms.

Small Version:
1. X travel: 220mm/8.7 in.
2. Y travel: 120mm/4.7 in.
3. Z travel: 220mm/8.7 in.
4. Weight: ~70kg/160lbs


Big version:
1. X travel: 350mm/13.8 in.
2. Y travel: 210mm/8.3 in.
3. Z travel: 300mm/11.8 in.
4. Weight: ~200kg/500lbs



Price wise, it won't be as cheap as a mini mill or RF45 but I think it can be more competitive vs other commercial hobby grade machine.

Nothing set in stone yet so I'm just throwing this out there to see if there is any interest in such platform or any input.