Looking at my first cnc router. Been researching for a couple months (both here and on forums) and am looking at the following machines below. budget is up to 15k, would like at least 3'x4' up to 4x8 work area, and spindle rather than router. Using the machine for furniture part manufacturing and prototypes mostly on solid wood (1" to 2" solid wood material), possibly on laminated or veneered ply 3/4. Not planning to do many 3d designs to start and plan on making mostly 2d parts to start.
ideally would love a machine that is (mostly) ready to go, but (somewhat) willing to build from a kit to get a few options out of my price range.
Narrowed down my search to -Camaster stinger II 3 x 4 or 4 x 4. Options on this machine can make it get above my budget very quickly.
-Shopsaber rc 4 or 8 (4 x 4)
-Shopbot prs alpha
-Cncrouterparts.com pro cnc kit 4x8 with the a controlbox, spindle, and a few of their options.
Anyone who has experience with these machines, or something else to consider entirely would love to hear your feedback on them!
Thanks in advance.