I'm just in the infantcy stage when it comes to CNC's. While I do have a quick learning ability for new things I am still concerned that I may not have enough of dedicated time to be up and running with one of these and still be able to make our shadow box commitments. I've been designing a whole new line of military centric items that I'll need a CNC to do. I'm looking at a PRSAlpha in 120-60-6 with a spindle, planning on pulling the trigger end of this year or early next year. I have the shopbot forum bookmarked so I go there quite a bit, doesn't seem to get alot of traffic like the creek does. I know a few of you have bots and would like to hear y'alls thoughts about the machine and uses. How hard is it to learn? Any info I can use as collateral when the time comes to ask the banker (LOML) for a loan is greatly appreciated. What software for designing(2.5d carvings mostly)should I be looking at getting to be ready for when I do get a CNC in-house?
Thnaks
Jody