No Hennie, not at all. There are some old hands and some new ones. It is all about getting new guys to understand CNC and to share experience. The main focus is on EMC2 though. I am about to switch to EMC myself. Lots of advantages I am told.

I am waiting for a link to the group and I will pass it on to you.

Marius, what took you so long to switch to EMC2???

Ken,
I have a problem with self when it comes to building things. Once I have created something I never go back to it because I loose interest in that item. It must just work.
So now I am building a new machine and hence the new interest. Also, I must say in shame, I like the blinking lights of Mach. But no more, I am cured of the lights.

Dmitriy,
What size bearings did you use on the skate please?
And how did you arrange your tail stock for the rotary table?