If you are getting a CNC for casework, you can't afford NOT to have 4×8…
That said, if you are in fact carving parts for cabinets, a smaller, reliable machine might suit you fine.
Carving does usually entail a higher learning curve (which is already pretty steep), than just cutting 2 1/2D case good parts. The software is more complicated and the time required to program is higher - even once you already know what you're doing.
The upside, is you can replicate a carving multiple times with far less effort.
As for recommendations for a small machine, I can't help there very much.
My experience is with large industrial versions of these machine intended for volume production.
That said, if you are in fact carving parts for cabinets, a smaller, reliable machine might suit you fine.
Carving does usually entail a higher learning curve (which is already pretty steep), than just cutting 2 1/2D case good parts. The software is more complicated and the time required to program is higher - even once you already know what you're doing.
The upside, is you can replicate a carving multiple times with far less effort.
As for recommendations for a small machine, I can't help there very much.
My experience is with large industrial versions of these machine intended for volume production.
