You can do a surprising amount with just a chop saw (that has a carbide tipped blade, cost $200 or so for the saw and blade), a drill press (another $200 for the press and bits) and a CNC mill (X-carve, about $1300). The above can be used to shape aluminum.
WIth those three tools, you could bootstrap a modern industrial workshop.
I am going to look into this collection, i have been thinking of setting up a small shop but i might go with a bigger CNC that traverses the work area over rack and pinion so i can switch between spindle and plasma cutter. Any suggestions?
WIth those three tools, you could bootstrap a modern industrial workshop.