morgantjones

I can understand why some purist woodworkers don't believe in using a CNC machine in their shop. I have been a hobbyist woodworker for over 35 years and have built many custom pieces of furniture and other pieces by hand and with power tools. I have purchased a CNC machine however.
I have found that it ties other aspects I enjoy together, designing something, using a CAD program, thinking about what I need to do and how I can accomplish it with the CNC, power tools and hand tools. I have yet to make anything of any quality using my CNC that did not involve a lot of hand work though.
What I enjoy the most is designing wooden clocks. The gears are cut on the CNC but most everything else is done by hand from gluing up a frame to cutting/chiseling/filing/chipping/chewing a frame out of a solid piece of wood as mother nature gave it to us.
It is important to remember also that unless you are in production shop a CNC is not a time saver. The first (and usually the 2nd & 3rd)design/cut inevitably need to be tweeked and when you finally get it right you may only use that file a few times.
I (and my brother-in-law)enjoy having my CNC. I don't use it for everything I do in the shop though the same as some days I drive my car some days my truck.
If you are considering buying one check out "K2 CNC" in Anaheim, CA. That is the brand I have and it has been awesome. All high grade aluminum, quality motors, screws and table.