We recently acquired a Lagun FTV-2 with CNC control, it's been a really nice tool to have around. Speaking to brands, I don't have a favorite, just don't get something cheaper if you can help it (some Grizzly and Jet tools come to mind as being the cheaper end).
I'd suggest searching for a local rigger and/or used tool place nearby you. They tend to get nice used tools sometimes. We had to move our tools last week to a different part of the building, and the rigger made the comment of "I had a FTV-1, had to send it to the scrapper because no one in Philly wants one".
Also, never hurts to ask a local university that has an engineering program if they are upgrading any time soon. Sometimes they give you the machines for the price of moving them out.
I'd like to think FIRST hasn't completely transformed into a money hungry self serving corporation. I'd like to think they actually still think they care about us. - Koko Ed [more] 
22-05-2014, 10:43
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