i was looking for a direct connection due to eliminating something extra to line up, this being my first machine. but if using a pulley system has it's advantages then i'll have to look at this route. i'm not bothered about the speed at which the router will complete a piece so making things better for speed do not interest me.

thank you for the drawing that really helps me picture a few things, i've got alot mroe reading up to do but this certainly helps me start thinking about size and cost of the machine.

thank you very much for your help guys