With that said the cnc router is capable of quite a bit more diverse parts than a plasma table.
Diy cnc router table kit.
Here are some samples.
Compatible with a wide array of router bits and eminently hackable it s diy cnc router kit for restless makers.
That should encourage to think about such machines.
The actual value of such a diy cnc kit diy hobby cnc milling machine often the purchase price is not justified in this case the material value of the ill conceived components is less than about 250 euros at a sale price of about 2 000 euros.
Depending on where you purchase the shapeoko the kit includes either the carbide compact spindle or a dewalt 611 router to power the cutting making the machine capable of carving out woods plastics and aluminum.
Woodsmith magazine kindly mentioned us in the article and plans recommending our 3 axis heavy gantry electronics combo here is a great video by woodsmith magazine introducing this.
Diy electronics option select this option if you wish to integrate the required cnc plasma components with a new diy electronics kit from cnc router parts or with your own electronics.
A typical cnc router table will have relatively limited z travels so it will be more for parts cut from sheet materials like a plasma table.