I've had my eye on the machines for a few years as a first cnc machine for my shop. I make knives and have a lot of plans for a cnc. I have been watching ebay and just browsing, but I have not hit the research too hard. I want to get started on this because I will be in a position soon to obtain one. I have talked on the phone briefly with some sales people at Tormach.

The truth is, there are so many options and bells and whistles, I'm not sure what I really need. Is there anybody here that can provide some input on what I should look for and what I can live without? I have tried to figure out a way to buy the machine without the stand, but I'm not sure I could fix up a place to put it.

I already have a selection of R8 tooling, so I am not worried much about that. I guess I could provide my own PC to run it. Also, I'm not sure if you can only get them new from Tormach or if they sold by any other outlets.

Thanks.