[Torontocnc]

Good day folks.

I am trying finally getting enough business to justify a CNC build. I do a lot of 3/4 Baltic birch. So I need a machine that can be built to a 5x5 cut area.

I have been interested in the KRMx2 because it seems sturdy and can one day be expanded to a 8ft bed when I have the space.

The Gatton seems to be easily expanded, and seems to come in at a better price. Just not sure how sturdy it is.

Any opinion on the two or a third idea?

Also I might consider building with a spindle over a regular router. I never could wrap my head around this detail. Any suggestions on reads please?

Thank you all.

[1Jumper10]

I take it you're in Canada... It might be too expensive to import but I would check into a CnC Router Parts kit. They sell everything needed and it's good quality. But I don't know if they are wider than 4ft and you specified 5ft... ? Anyway, I've used some of their individual components on a couple of my builds and been happy with them.

As for spindle vs Router, spindles require a variable frequency drive to operate which require a lot of set up and programming. But their speed can then be controlled by the software running the machine. There are lots of threads here on the Zone that detail setting up a VFD. Good luck.

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