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I’m confused. You want to buy the FoxAlien Masuter Pro ? This is a forum specifically for the Sienci CNC machines. Not sure you’ll get any recommendations for a competitor’s product.
Generally speaking, in addition to the CNC machine, you will need software to create your designs and prepare the files for your CNC. The Sienci site has a whole section on software requirements. You can use free software or purchase a complete package (Vectric vCarve, Easel, etc). You can easily spend $500 -$3000 in software alone.
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@karenfrance Welcome to the group, Karen.
I must admit to being somewhat confused by your question. You have come onto a forum for Sienci-made machines to ask if another manufacturer’s machine is the right one for you.
Have you asked this question on a site for FoxAlien owners?
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Hi guys, well that’s how dumb I am 
I searched for FoxAlien and there were posting on your forum so I thought this was the place for me - really just looking for entry level cnc machine - thanks for your advice and I’ll try to close/delete my post.
Hi KAren,
What specifics do you have in mind when talking about an entry level machine?
Are you looking for woodworking only, or do you want to machine more ridgid stuff like aluminum?
What size machine do you have in mind?
@karenfrance I did not mean to suggest that you close your post. I simply wanted to point out that your question was like going on a BMW site to ask about the Ford F150. 
There may be members here who have owned the Fox Alien. I simply don’t believe this is the best place for your research.
It could still be the place for you…if you decide to buy a Sienci machine 
Forgot to mention in my previous post other things you need to consider:
1, Computer to run the software required
2. Dust collection system
3. Noise concerns - routers are noisy
4. Cutting tools like end mills
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Thanks Gwilki, but you’re right, I’m looking for a FoxAlien forum now
@karenfrance If you have not looked at all the offerings from Sienci, I would suggest that it may be a good comparative shopping exercise.
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It really is entry level, I’m a glass worker and I want to make my own wooden stands so price is important and at the moment my needs are pretty basic and the wooden bases would be small.
@karenfrance I’ve changed the title of your topic. You are getting some good advice and it could well help you to choose.
Take a look on the Sienci in the Long Mill range of machines. Their price point is excellent and the value for money can’t be beat. (I, of course, am completely objective in these matters. )
Can’t help you with price. I’ve looked at the website of the brand of your likinngs and I kin these machines from the time I went researching CNC for the first time.
On hindside I am glad I didn’t went with these machines for they are that. Cheap and underpowered, not easy to upgrade. A 300Watt spindle looks and sounds great, but if you need to start a spindle by hand and only have max 10000rpm at your disposal (manual control), it does not matter how cheap they are, it will disapoint. You’re better off using a hand router with a more capable machine,
If you are not on a clock, it might be an option to look into 2nd hand, be it a sienci one or another (onefinity I believe) brand that has good specs, better support and a large user/info base. CNC has a large learning curve, no matter what your machine is capable of. Better make that effort count by having a tool that will keep on giving.
On here the 2nd hand machines are mostly good deals. It’ll make your entry way more rewarding.
Whatever you do, if time is not a factor, look into cnc deeper, know cad, know cam, know what moves machines, makes them more capable, and look intohow much information/instructions/help you can gain from the company producing them.
If things go wrong, no wait… When, cause they will, you would like to be able to find answers. Be it self via manuals or via other cncers helping peeps out in fora like these.
It’s wild west out there and only a few save havens to be found.
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Thanks Eddie - good advise