OK!
Finally got round to making some progress on the model of my machine. I have made a load of changes / developments based on your very helpful comments so far. I have uploaded some screen shots and an honest appraisal would be very much appreciated, together with any ways you can think of to make it cheaper!!
Thanks again to all who take a look at this.
Joe
p.s.for anyone who is interested this thread started at http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showthread.php/4489-Hello
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