Long time ago, about 5 years I think, I started looking up DIY CNC machines. I bought the 4 axis EZ Driver combo kit from Hobby CNC, together with the CNC plan they had at the time. But I didn't had time to order the acme screws and linear bearings and I left USA and returned to Romania. Over there, I had an attempt after this site, but it didn't came out good as I did some mistakes. I had to abandon it when I came to Canada, but took the electronics and motors with me. Here I almost bought (something happened and ran out of money) a ready made machine with no electronics or motors for $300 from the guy that makes the Rockcliffe boards. Now, after so many years, I decided to make my own machine instead of buying a kit. Although this kit did not seem expensive, considering that I put almost $200 in parts and lots of work to build it. But I wanted a bit more Z axis travel, so I can add an extruder and make 3D parts.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rout-x-my-cnc-router