One of the best things I purchased in 2009 was a CNC Mill.  I watched the forums, mainly www.cnczone.com, for several months.

I was lucky enough to pickup one of the well made Widgetmaster Mills. 

Before I had the mill I spent hours drilling PC Boards by hand and etching them in caustic chemicals.

Introduction to my CNC Mill

• Chassis:  Widgetmaster Mini Router
• Spindle:  Wolfgang Engineering TB-350 Spindle
• Stepper Motors: 280 Oz 8-wire Stepper Motors
• Drivers:  ProboStep Stepper Motor Drivers
• Controller: PBX-RF RF Isolated CNC Breakout Board
• Power Supply: 24Volt 6.5Amp Switching Power Supply
• Computer:  Dell
• Software:  Mach3 CNC R3.042.029
• Vacuum Table: VT2012Gal 

Specifications

• Table Area:  Width: 6.035" (153.2890 mm), Length: 12.000" (304.8000 mm)
• Mill Area: X-Axis 8.108" (205.9432 mm) Y-Axis 4.538" (115.2652 mm) Z-Axis 1.906" (048.4124 mm
• Resolution:
• Step Size configured:
• Spindle Collet:  1/8" (.125") Tri-Split Collet
• Spindle End Play: <.0003"
• Spindle Speed:  24,000 R.P.M.
• Spindle T.I.R. .0001"  (.0004" max)
• Table Slots: five 1/4" T-slots

Accessories

• Dial Indicator:
• Drill Rack
• Vacuum Table: