CNC design for consideration

[Jonathan]

only three screws ?? if you are not using two screws

Yes! Definitely get 2 for the X axis...
Price sounds about right for Chai. I always pay him directly via a paypal invoice as I think he knocks a bit off due to no eBay fees.

I normally get a quick order from Chi, 7 to 10 days max but the last half dozen orders have generated a VAT plus handling charge from Fedex, usually about £15, not excessive but worth bearing in mind.

Customs recently changed the rules - now everything above £18 value stated on the form gets charged. I don't really mind paying the VAT but £10 handling fee is just extortionate. Last time I just tried paying the VAT (£4.08) and not the handling charge (£10)... so far so good!
Expect to pay another £20 or so since it's a reasonable size order.

[John S]

I don't really mind paying the VAT but £10 handling fee is just extortionate. Last time I just tried paying the VAT (£4.08) and not the handling charge (£10)... so far so good!

If you don't want to pay the £10 then nip down to Heathrow and collect them and pay the VAT there.
Let us know how long it takes you and how much petrol / train fare is

[Jonathan]

If you don't want to pay the £10 then nip down to Heathrow and collect them and pay the VAT there.
Let us know how long it takes you and how much petrol / train fare is

I've already paid for shipping to my door, not Heathrow, so the £10 appears to be to send one letter and collect the money. For the most part it will be an automated system so I don't see how it can cost them £10 to do that - they're clearly trying to make a bit of money. The handling charges used to be much less, and before that they were illegal - I'd happily pay £3-4. Even sending the letter via Royal mail doesn't cost that much!