First, Thanks for any recommendations beyond my research.

I am looking for a machine that can Route guitar bodies and hard woods at least 4"-5" thick. Able to work on soft metals. As well as blocks of plastic for architecture models. I need it to be sturdy, have a low to non- existent backlash as I need to have models precise.

Usable area of 24"x36"x4" or Larger Setup w/ Gecko for under $3000.

FIRST SETUP - Fine Line Automation FLA100-00 Complete 2'x3' Router Kit

Gecko 540 / (3) 380 oz-in Nema 23 Stepper Motors / 48V 7.3A Power Supply
K2 Router Mount
What Router?

Any recommendations for this setup?


SECOND SETUP - Thom Carr Art-Router 4 Axis CNC

The Art-Router has a cutting area of 25" x 49" x 4".
Industrial 3amp drivers and 425 0z motors. Are they Gecko Drivers?
Hitatchi 2 1/4 hp Router

It includes a 4th axis turn station that can hold stock of 7" x 22".
REALLY COOL FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECTS...Is it worth the extra money?

I have read, you can slide a 48" X 48" piece of plywood in from the side, somthing I have yet to see from any other machines out there for sale.

Can this machine handle hardwoods and plastic?



I haven't seen any other CNC machines it the criteria I'm looking for...
PLEASE make recommendations.