Sienci Labs - Simple and Affordable Desktop CNC Milling
Has a new open source shapeoko / xcarve type machine using inexpensive aluminum angle profiles.
One can get all the x and z axis laser cut steel plates on line at https://www.2twentytwosteel.com/ for about $125
3d parts can be printed at home using abs or petg
aluminum angle can be bought online or locally
and all the wheels, threaded rod, etc can be bought at Bulk-Man 3D – Online Store
They are selling them for $1300, but I think one can get them made for around $600 to $700 not including labor.
everything is well documented on their onshape model and any part can be downloaded easily.

I've never made an x/y cnc machine before would this be a good starter project?