Jazz,

Thanks a lot for your great advice. I have contacted the eBay seller and initiated the return. Fingers crossed all goes well!

As you say, worst case scenario I will use it to learn on and shift it on if need be.

So... A CNC kit!

Where do I begin?!

Around 2ft x 4ft would suit me.

I'd like a kit as I have a fair amount to learn so best keep things simple. No point reinventing the wheel as you rightly mentioned.

Would I be better going for an off the shelf kit or is there a way to hire folks on here to build it for me?

Any suggestions for a nice kit would be most welcome. I'm afraid of making another unsound purchase.

Thanks again, Kevin.