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I have spent (wasted) a couple of years trying to decide which CNC Router would give me the best bang-or-the-buck and narrowed it down to four choices:
1. Laguna (IQ CNC Router with HHCS - 24" x 36") 3 axis controller- $5,988 ($6,452)
Laguna is probably the best machine for me and V-Carve Pro is included. They are about 150 miles from me so I can pick it up and save on the $200 shipping charge but I can't get around the $464 sales tax.
2. AXIOM (AR6 PRO V5 - 24" x 36") 4 axis controller - $6,999.00 ($7,298)
Mail order from Ohio so no sales tax but $299 shipping. The V-Carve Pro software is $699 extra.
3. Powermatic PM-2X4SP 3 axis controller - $8,750 ($9,668)
Mail order but $678 sales tax and $240 shipping required. The V-Carve Pro software is $699 extra.
4. AVID (CNC Router Parts) Benchtop PRO 2436 2' x 3' CNC Machine Kit 4 axis controller but uses all 4 - $4,100 plus
My neighbor bought this unit with Aspire and says he is into it for around $10K. The V-Carve Pro software is $699 extra.
Laguna will include a free copy of V-Carve Pro or sell an upgrade to Aspire for $1,500 more. Everyone else sells V-Carve Pro for $699 and Aspire for $1,995. Their customer support is rated excellent and the company has been around for years. The only negative is the controller is only a 3 axis but maybe I will never need a 4th axis for rotary work. Who knows?
So here is my question for you:
1. Do you agree the Laguna is my best choice?
2. Will V-Carve Pro be adequate for my needs or should I spend the extra $1,500 for Aspire. I'm not really seeing the need right now for me as I am not planning on doing any 3D work.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate all your input.
1. Laguna (IQ CNC Router with HHCS - 24" x 36") 3 axis controller- $5,988 ($6,452)
Laguna is probably the best machine for me and V-Carve Pro is included. They are about 150 miles from me so I can pick it up and save on the $200 shipping charge but I can't get around the $464 sales tax.
2. AXIOM (AR6 PRO V5 - 24" x 36") 4 axis controller - $6,999.00 ($7,298)
Mail order from Ohio so no sales tax but $299 shipping. The V-Carve Pro software is $699 extra.
3. Powermatic PM-2X4SP 3 axis controller - $8,750 ($9,668)
Mail order but $678 sales tax and $240 shipping required. The V-Carve Pro software is $699 extra.
4. AVID (CNC Router Parts) Benchtop PRO 2436 2' x 3' CNC Machine Kit 4 axis controller but uses all 4 - $4,100 plus
My neighbor bought this unit with Aspire and says he is into it for around $10K. The V-Carve Pro software is $699 extra.
Laguna will include a free copy of V-Carve Pro or sell an upgrade to Aspire for $1,500 more. Everyone else sells V-Carve Pro for $699 and Aspire for $1,995. Their customer support is rated excellent and the company has been around for years. The only negative is the controller is only a 3 axis but maybe I will never need a 4th axis for rotary work. Who knows?
So here is my question for you:
1. Do you agree the Laguna is my best choice?
2. Will V-Carve Pro be adequate for my needs or should I spend the extra $1,500 for Aspire. I'm not really seeing the need right now for me as I am not planning on doing any 3D work.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate all your input.