I need advice. I am currently interested in purchasing a CNC router system. I have narrowed my search down to the Shopbot Desktop or the Shark Black Diamond HD for the carving work I need done. I know all the specs related to both systems. I know Shopbot has a great reputation for product durability, accuracy, and reproducibility of cut because of its metal frame design and electronics. I also know the Shark's previous model CNC's have had gantry and etc. problems for flexing, because of nonmetal parts and marginal gantry design. I also know for the items I need for my application, that Shopbot's price is about $1,500 more than Shark's. Can you tell me if you have heard or know whether the Shark's gantry and etc flexing problems have been eliminated in their latest Shark Black diamond CNC? I must have a system that is consistently accurate in x,y, and z routing. Sloppy variations in x, y, and z router bit carving cannot be tolerated for my applications. What can you tell me about your experience with the Shopbot Desktop and other systems you have used? What would you recommend as a one time purchase for a retired Biomedical Engineer/High school science teacher who makes many different wood crafts for the general public? I want to add a new dimension of carvings to my hand made crafts.
Rog Swallow