CNC Router Machine Looking To Buy?

[Stoner]

Does anyone know of a small CNC router machines that does both wood carving and glass carving? I was looking for a machine for hobby purposes that does quality work. As a hobby I make friction turkey calls with glass tops and wood box calls that I would like to be able to have photos carved on to the wood paddles on top of the calls. I read about the Sears Craftsmen CompuCarve, but it appears not many of you think it is worth having. Initially, I was looking at a sandblasting system that can be used on glass and wood for carving designs. But I starting reading about a CNC router and it has peaked my interest. Are there any portable CNC machines on the market at a reasonable price? (Under $5,000) Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

[jetski]

Maxnc.com check there I bought one of the kits about a year ago (just a controler package no machine). They are out of Az. There are plenty out there some you can mount a dremel in faily easily. Have fun.

[meat]

Originally Posted by Stoner Does anyone know of a small CNC router machines that does both wood carving and glass carving? I was looking for a machine for hobby purposes that does quality work. As a hobby I make friction turkey calls with glass tops and wood box calls that I would like to be able to have photos carved on to the wood paddles on top of the calls. I read about the Sears Craftsmen CompuCarve, but it appears not many of you think it is worth having. Initially, I was looking at a sandblasting system that can be used on glass and wood for carving designs. But I starting reading about a CNC router and it has peaked my interest. Are there any portable CNC machines on the market at a reasonable price? (Under $5,000) Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

The Compucarve is an excellent machine, with excellent support. What may of the people here 'think' about the Compucarve isn't based on actual experience, but rather on anonymous internet bashing with no real basis.

For what you're doing, though, it may not be the product for you; it doesn't have a bit or ability to do any glass carving. It can carve plastics like lexan or plexi, though.

Sorry you've been getting misinformation on the Compucarve. Just know that it's not come from a position of knowledge. I've got two, they both work well, and do exactly what they were designed to do.

Your pal,
Meat.