Rick as far as size is concerned how often would you use the full 5 x 5 space? If it would just be a few times a year then I would just break the panels down with a saw first so they would fit the smaller width of 4 foot. If you see that you will be using the 5 x 5 table size all the time then it is probably worth going with the 5 x 5.
You can, of course, start with a 4 x 4 and upgrade to the 4 x 8 size later.
As far as control software and equipment I don't think you need the ultimate commercial software I think you can be satisfied with the same control software most of us hobby CNC owners use and will be able to do anything you want to do with it. JMO
You can, of course, start with a 4 x 4 and upgrade to the 4 x 8 size later.
As far as control software and equipment I don't think you need the ultimate commercial software I think you can be satisfied with the same control software most of us hobby CNC owners use and will be able to do anything you want to do with it. JMO