Nice topic, I want a diode laser and might get a KM40 at some point which seems pretty popular for the cheap. 

I do have a Shaper Origin and I have preordered a Maker Carvera which will probably be here in March or April I think. That machine will be my first true adventure into the CNC world. I already do CAD work for the origin but I don't have to worry about the CAM part which I will have to learn coming up. 

Good thread, I'll be joining in. 

Lincoln - "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Dave in AZ