Check if the seller is including tool holders (BT40, CAT40, etc.). Buying these new can cost thousands. 🏁 Pro Tips for the Hunt
Never buy a machine "under power" unless you see it move and spin.
Common in high-end European machines; powerful but steeper learning curves.
Check the "Cut Time" vs. "Power On Time." High power-on time is fine; high cut time means more wear.
Most industrial CNCs run on 3-phase power. If you’re in a home shop, you’ll need a rotary phase converter.
Beware of "orphan" brands. If the control board fries and no one makes a replacement, your machine is a heavy paperweight. 🚜 Logistics: The Hidden Cost
A machine is only as good as its brain. Older controllers might look like relics, but they vary wildly in support.
