Hi JAZZCNC,

Thanks so much for your thoughts, really helpful. Initially we would be looking at small run stuff and prototyping so, as you say, perhaps useful to learn on. I guess we could always sell the machine if/when we needed to upgrade. I certainly take your point however regarding the lower level machines becoming sloppy - that is a concern. I have a few more questions if you don't mind and are able to comment? 1. If you HAD to buy one of these 'entry level' machines, what would you be watching out for? 2. Have you an idea of which make you would consider? 3. If you were to advise on a type of machine that would be more likely to suit our needs at this point, what would you suggest? Thanks again - time and any thoughts much appreciated. Cheers, Mac.