Well I've managed to get some extra cash and started putting together a shopping list.
I'm basing my first router on the free plans posted on this forum with a couple differences.
3/4" HDPE at 250.00 for a 4'x8' sheet
ordering a xylotex 3 axis controller and 3 double shaft motors from the same place
ordering mach2 with a 100 dollar cam program mentioned in another thread.
thinking about using drill rod in place of the gas pipe. (I can't find gas pipe of any quality)
I might try to increase the size of the bed to 36 x 48 (experimenting with 1/4-20 acme thread rod)
I'll make lots of pictures and have lots of questions.