Quite a range of options there. I do not have experience with any of these but I would probably exclude the Bobs DIY version. It will require you to add the electronics yourself and it just is not in the same league as the others. The Millright and Xcarve have pretty good reputations and should be capable of most 2D applications and some 3D. A couple of others to consider are the Shapeoko and Axiom. I have an older Next wave Shark and it performs reasonable well but I would lean towards the Axiom if I were buying now.
BTW, don't forget the software for designing and creating the gcode. There are free options but something like Vectric Vcarve help make the learning curve a little easier to climb because it can be an all in one solution.
One more option to consider is the Shaper Origin. It is a basically a handheld CNC and several people on the forum swear by them. Not sure that I would want to cutout 1" thick shapes with one but it might be worth considering, especially if space is an issue. One disadantage of the Origin compared to other CNCs is that you have to stand and hold the machine while it works instead of pressing go and letting it do its thing.
BTW, don't forget the software for designing and creating the gcode. There are free options but something like Vectric Vcarve help make the learning curve a little easier to climb because it can be an all in one solution.
One more option to consider is the Shaper Origin. It is a basically a handheld CNC and several people on the forum swear by them. Not sure that I would want to cutout 1" thick shapes with one but it might be worth considering, especially if space is an issue. One disadantage of the Origin compared to other CNCs is that you have to stand and hold the machine while it works instead of pressing go and letting it do its thing.
