One of the wise people above said, "what do you want to make on it?". A really important question to consider! I'm taking a break from coupling rods and templates for leather and had a go at art? But wish mine was larger ;-)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/4933236...in/photostream

Series of holes cut at different depths with a 60 degree cutter. Software for doing that is free? Lots of things you can do.

Welcome!
Tom