First steps, advice needed

[martin54]

Some people think it's a good idea to start collecting parts as & when they can afford them having a good idea in their head how the machine will be built. If you read through the build logs you will see designs change sometimes quite a lot from the original design which is why people on the forum tell you not to start buying parts until the design is pretty much sorted. It's just something people mention to try & save the poster money on parts that may change so no reflection on yourself.
From what I have read Chai will pretty much supply what you need so don't think you are limited to just what you see on the auction site. If you decide you want a machine 1500mm x 1500mm but can't see a package with the right components at that size he will put it together for you.
If size is important to you but you are limited by floor space then read this thread.
http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/router...-vertical.html