I am a newbie when it comes to CNC routers and have been looking hard at purchasing a Stinger 1 2x4 CNC for some various furniture projects. Everything I read is that CAMaster is a great machine and quality built. I am a hobbyist woodworker, but like the idea of a spindle vs. a router because of the lower noise generated. The accessory price for a HSD spindle is in the $2K-$3K range (depending on size). I am on budget and this is nearly a deal breaker for me.

Spindles can be found on Amazon, Ebay, etc for nearly 1/10 that price. I realize the cheaper ones are made in China, but is there really that much difference in quality or performance to justify the cost difference? I want to purchase a machine that will produce quality results but I also am not looking for a machine to run a business and will not run it everyday, all day long.

Are there lower cost (mid quality?) spindles out there that won't break my budget that will operate satisfactorily in a lower usage environment?

Any opinions or experiences with spindles would be appreciated.

Thanks, bob