Patrick, if machining soft metal ("really nicely") is a primary want/need for you in addition to wood and plastic...you need to do what you need to do to get a stouter CNC for sure, even if it's a small one physically.
Patrick, if machining soft metal ("really nicely") is a primary want/need for you in addition to wood and plastic...you need to do what you need to do to get a stouter CNC for sure, even if it's a small one physically.
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...