Hi every one.

I am new to this site and the world of CNC. I am a timed served Toolmaker, but i left the trade before CNC controlled machines took a hold on British engineering. I have a 1918 Drummond Lathe and a Hobbymat BFE 65 milling machine, it is this Miller i wish to convert to CNC control.

I have done a lot of studying about what equipment and parts i need, but it is quiet bewildering out there for a retired mechanical engineer when it comes to Electronics.

I understand I need the following :
X,Y, & Z Stepper motors, but what size?
A Stepper driver board for each Motor (or all in one?)
A Breakout board with Parallel connection for PC (or can you get an all in one board along with the Stepper Drivers?)
A suitable power supply (Although i have seen some advertised as USB connectible, or am i reading that wrong)

The mechanics I understand like Ballscrews Leadscrews Flexible couplings etc.
The software, well i think i have it covered - Mach 3 for the G - Code, Sheetcam for CAM, and Draftsight for CAD. Unless anyone knows better, please feel free to advise.

Can anyone help and put me on the right path for the electronics.
Many thanks in anticipation of your replies.

Ray