The 3018 is not worth it specially since TwoTrees came out with the TTC450 which cost only US$370, the only time a 3018 would be a good buy is if you do not have the space. You will out grow a 3018 in such a small amount of time and will end up trying to upgrade it which in the long run will cost more than starting with a more capable desktop cnc. I took the 3018 path and will never endorse it even if it was given for free.
The 3018 is not worth it specially since TwoTrees came out with the TTC450 which cost only US$370, the only time a 3018 would be a good buy is if you do not have the space. You will out grow a 3018 in such a small amount of time and will end up trying to upgrade it which in the long run will cost more than starting with a more capable desktop cnc. I took the 3018 path and will never endorse it even if it was given for free.