Found via Make.com, Sears is offering a Craftsman CNC machine for $1800:

Link to Craftsman CNC

""Compact, computer-controlled, 3-dimensional woodworking machine with an easy-to-use interface. It allows a novice to make a complete project without a shop full of tools.The unique configuration allows it to perform many other woodworking functions, including ripping, cross cutting, mitering, contouring, jointing and routing. The CompuCarve can work in most soft materials, including wood, plastics (polycarbonate or cast acrylic) and certain types of high density foam. Set includes CompuCarve machine, (1) 1/16 in. carbide carving bit, (1) 1/8 in. carbide cutting bit, CarveWright Memory Card, starter software package, (2) 1/4 in. bit adaptors, vacuum bag adaptor, bit removal tool, hex wrench, owner's manual and Quick Start Guide.

# Built-in computer walks you through project setup
# QuickRout technology makes changing bits quick and easy
# Memory card - no need to keep a computer in the shop
# CarveWright design software is powerful yet easy to use - even novices can create complex designs in minutes
# Expandable 3-D design library
# Patented rising-head and feed-through configuration handles work pieces up to 14-1/2 in. W, 5 in. H and almost any length
# Allows you to achieve professional results regardless of space, time, budget or skill
# Requires a PC running Windows 2000 or XP with 128 MB RAM (256 MB or greater recommended), 75 MB of hard drive space and an accelerated graphics card with OpenGL support"

My wife looked at one of these for me this Christmas. She was pretty psyched until she ran into the price. I have to admit, the computer side really brings the geek in me to the edge of woodworking, but the price is a bit high. if it was 1200, I proabably would have bit....

Thank goodness...

Its a carvewright machine, that Sears had Carvewright make for them and just slap their name on it.

http://carvewright.com/

The problem is their software is not compatable with others, so you are stuck with their system and software.

Proprietary software always makes me cringe...
So what other way could you get into a basic CNC routing machine for that kind of money?

Seriously, Im very curious...

SJ

call bill baynham in shelburne and rent shop time

Hmmmm. Good idea.
I looked into a lot of the CNC stuff with a little help from JoeChevy. It looks to be a huge time suck! I mean that in a good way. I could imagine getting lost in that and never returning...

Maybe just a nice router table...

SJ

Yes, But ohhh what fun it is.

so wait, the sears machine has Proprietary software or the carvewright?
Or is it both?

Both. Same software runs each machine...

Router tables are ok, but overrated imo.. I have one and used it only 2-3 times.. but I use the router a good bit.. (last summer, one of the cottages I built, the guy wanted to have a rustic look, so to add to the interior, I didnt buy the baseboards, but instead used 1x4s and routed the side of them.. they looked great and he loved them. full cottage was done in this 24x40 2 bdrm)

I need to contact Joe about one of these cncs soon.... gotta add that to my collection..

My favorite tool in my shop besides my bandsaw is my nailguns.. I have 2 of the harbour freight 6in1's and I love them!

Now if I get a CNC, I will be like you and lost in the shop lol