One thing you may consider is to first try and make the CNC pay for itself as a Hobby business that you do on the side while earning a living in a more conventional job. I tried this route with my Jewelry making, I was able to sustain both the growth of my shop equipment as well as enjoyment of the hobby by doing Art shows and festivals. I was over about 3 years able to supply my shop with everything from casting equipment to bench tools and mold making. Making a living from this however would have been difficult as the Jewelry Industry,(at least at the time) had taken a severe hit from QVC and the HSN. Also, cheaper imported jewelry seemed to move faster than hand made pieces because of the price difference. People don't really care about quality anymore, they just want a quick nice gift or something that sparkles. There is a market for higher end Jewelry but its very, very competative. Unique, very high quality goods needs time to develop a clientle so start out slow and "Not" needing the funds to eat.
Just a been there done that story but I hope you find the information helpful in some fashion.
Good luck in whatever you do.
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