Another newbie looking for help ;-)

[JAZZCNC]

I'm not too concerned about cost but have to stay under the wife's radar otherwise I'll get it in the neck.

Sell the wife it's easier long term.! . . .If she's Fit you'll be able to afford servos instead of steppers.. .

[Doddy]

Sell the wife it's easier long term.! . . .If she's Fit you'll be able to afford servos instead of steppers.. .

Silly, stupid, insular viewpoint with no thought to forward planning.

Rent her out... and you have a perpetual funding stream for continuous upgrades. And mugs of tea delivered to the shed.

...I'll get my coat.