Welcome, Brittanie. There are a ton of options when it comes to cnc machines so you'll have to narrow your criteria down somehow by finding answers to questions like: What is my purchase budget? What do I want to make? How much space do I have?
Budget and space may be the biggest issues. The little Piranha XL for example can cut a 12" x 24" area and has footprint of about 20" x 30". It comes fully assembled and can easily be put away somewhere when not in use. It sells for around $2,500. After that, things begin to get much bigger, heavier, more expensive and will require a dedicated space and table. My Shark HD4 cuts can cut 24" x 24" and weighs in around 300 lbs., requires a little assembly, and with the support table I built takes up a 36" x 45" footprint and is in the $4,000 price range. Others here on the forum have experience with and are very satisfied with other brands and sizes. I'm sure you'll be hearing their suggestions.
Budget and space may be the biggest issues. The little Piranha XL for example can cut a 12" x 24" area and has footprint of about 20" x 30". It comes fully assembled and can easily be put away somewhere when not in use. It sells for around $2,500. After that, things begin to get much bigger, heavier, more expensive and will require a dedicated space and table. My Shark HD4 cuts can cut 24" x 24" and weighs in around 300 lbs., requires a little assembly, and with the support table I built takes up a 36" x 45" footprint and is in the $4,000 price range. Others here on the forum have experience with and are very satisfied with other brands and sizes. I'm sure you'll be hearing their suggestions.
