hey, if it works dont knock it. for us amatures the first machine is simply a means of learning and then to build a better one. i started a build log but havent done much lately, money is a bit tight at the moment. i have just done some designing on solidworks to try and visualise what i will be building. i see what you mean about the gripfill, deadly stuff

keep at it, its a bit of a steep learning curve but the guys on here are great for advice and,no doubt, when you get this one running ok you will soon be cutting bits for your next one...minus the gripfill:naughty: