[honesttjohn]

Just cause you have a 48 x 48 bed doesn't mean you're limited to that size for a project. With tiling and slicing and splicing and a couple other "tricks" there is really no limit what you can do. Remember when Scottart made that 6' round sign using just his Shark? Granted, the new machine cut the mfg down substantially, but it was still doable.

Everything I've done except for a couple things could have been done with a 24 x 24 bed with no problems. You can always make the bed bigger with CNCRP if you need to.

 

[honesttjohn]

Rick,

To get started and find out what it's all about -- just go the plug and play until you know what's all involved and if you even want to go deeper in it. You want to make jigs or finished projects? Different strokes for different folks. I'd rather make sawdust as quickly and simply as possible - and leave the electronics to the nerds.

If people are going to buy what you make, they don't really care what system you used. It's if they like it and are willing to part with the $$$. The electric company and grocery store don't care what system you use. They just want the bill paid.

I'm just saying get your feet wet first. Then decide if you want to change things around. Don't make it more than it is.

Now, if you don't care about turning things out and just want to play around - that's a different story. But I got the impression you want this venture to bring in a dollar or two.