thanx for taking the time Ian,
I'll expand on my hopeful intentions, as this may help to encourage more responses.
My hope is to purchase a new or 2nd hand machine that is more than fit for purpose, the purpose being to give a senior citizen something to occupy his time in retirement.
I see myself routing out the odd sign or two for family & friends rather than opening a shop in the high street lol.
But hopefully that gives this forum a clearer perspective.
Ok, you see Ian, my limited experience and foresight would have had me believing that dust & mess would have been the main annoyance, so obviously I have much to learn !
I was perhaps hoping that once I become a more entrenched member of this community there may be a machine on offer from somewhere that may suit my needs.
I know I will enjoy grappling with the intricacies of say Mach 3 or whichever software talks to my robot, and I have a passion in seeing a quality finished product, especially if I've had a small play in it.
So, a machine that's up for the job, the job being v-cut signs and some simple artwork, say 400-500 x 300-400 mm ? and I know my wife will be forever in your debt (he he)
A big thankyou again Ian. If you're prepared to talk some more . . . . . . . . . . you got an avid learner/listener.