X-Carve as a budget CNC?

[mman1506]

Originally Posted by gof

Ok, but what you're referring to are limitations for ALL the CNC's in the "budget" category, wouldn't you say? How would you compare the OX vs the X-carve for example? I think that's what we're interested in. Or, are you aware of a budget CNC that doesn't have these limitation and can take deeper passes for faster results?

I think perhaps the question on many of our minds is: What CNC (assembled/kit) for less than ($1000, $1500, $2000, etc) delivered is the "best", with cost including any highly recommended options. We all operate under a budget so it always needs to be total cost.

I'm putting together a "3040 CNC" from parts. All in all it costs about the same as an XCarve and has proper linear bearings and ball screws. Aluminium milling capability is far better than a XCarve or an OX IMO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmIaObhW0Xg