Andrewg, been looking at this forum for a couple of days, a CNC Router has always been on my wish list.
As to 'must have's' I am still formulating, but very aware that the end product very much drives this. It's all too easy for the engineering background in me to get drawn into building something with all the best, most accurate 'bits and widgets', that assuming it's built correctly, is great but then only used for base, DIY type work that only needs barn door tolerances.
Looking forward to the challenge 😏