Well, where should I start. I got the "bug" about a year ago when I built the Jgro. Koodos to Jgro for supplying a heck of a build. But like most fantics, I had to go further.
I purchased from a couple of sources, 1 thomson 9" superslide for a Z axis, 1 30" Thomson Superslide for the Y axis, and numerous components for the x makeup.
The mistake I think I made was that I purchased 2 supported slides off of E-bay without the bearings. BIG MISTAKE. I waited for at least 7 months for a deal on open 3/4" bearings with pillow blocks to no avail.
I guess what I'm trying to say is I finally got tired of waiting, and in an anticipated state, spent $300 on 4 open bearings to complete the set.
Should I have waited? or have I jumped the gun? I have so much into Router #2 so far that maybe I'm jumping over dollars, but that's for the forum to say.