My background is being a toolmaker that programmed and used various CNC Bridgeports and Hitachi Seiki VG45 mills and lathes.

I have the urge to buy or build a benchtop CNC mill for small parts , engraving and I miss G code programming.
Just starting to read the many forum posts and curious what's a well equipped and built table top machine cost Vs buying a decent one ?


I love the table top Tormach but man , its priced like a lot bigger machine.
Buying an XY table , ball screws and motors adds up fast.

My ballpark working volume would be X / 10" travel , Y / 6" and open on Z.

Opinions please~

Jeff in Ohio