I am desperately trying to decide on a CNC. I have managed to narrow it down to two choices. One of which is the Shopbot Desktop. The other is the Axiom A4 basic. The A4 has 6 inches more y axis travel. It is heavier and I can outfit it with more for less money than the shopbot. Cons - no 4th axis will be available for this model, only their Pro model will have this capability. I would get the pro but I am limited to 110 volt service (I have a renegade shop in a storage unit 110 v access only.)
The ShopBot Desktop with spindle is out of my price range. if I added the accessories I can get with the AXIOM A4 it would be in the 8500 dollar range.
The Router version is still a lot pricier than the Axiom and I have to provide a dedicated computer still. The Axiom is pendant controlled.
4th axis is available of course at +/- 1000.00 dollars. I also like the available 3d duplicator option. The main con is the 18" y axis, granted my projects are mostly more narrow but how limiting to desktop owners find this?
Any advice will be appreciated.