Finally, I'm impressed
I got to actually cutting out the "P Clamps" this evening and everything went like a dream (which is a rare event in this saga)
I ended up just using a piece of 15mm Plywood, (withholding the Oak for something more meaningful) I used my 3mm up-cut end mill from the starter kit set to a super slow plunge and feed rate with the Makita set to 3 on the dial. Yes it took a while but the upshot was the parts were very clean and I had to do very little by and the way of cleaning them up (I just filed the tabs off and gave them a light rub with a medium grade sandpaper block, job done) Time taken roughly 30-45mins
Tomorrow I will give them a lick of paint and add the metalwork.
This has been a great little first project for a novice,
Many thanks to @Ariel Yahni for sharing the original file.




I measured the plywood with the vernier gauge before starting (entered the reading into the parameters in the software) and as you can see its left minimal marking to the new spoiler-board.

 

Sure has @Alex Chambers, (Great "Mug Shot" BTW lol) but you know what, the things I've learned and the help I've received has made it all worthwhile..the simplest, little things all have their relevance. I've loved every minute of the process
Admittedly, Yes, a mammoth report, but I hope there is something within the thread that will help others get to grips with building a Workbee, it's been a great experience, now let us see where we go from here

 

"Lets have a look at the old Floorboards".. Its only pocketing but I like it.
I couldn't resist being a little more creative this morning by making some Letter Name Plaques...Still, the surname to fit in, raised on a second piece of scrap material..just messing around I might add before putting on some nice wood. Nothing compared to you two above but it's not a bad start for a novice willing to learn (I think)



Floorboard scrap material test piece only, so please don't be too hypercritical lol

 

Paint Drying @Alex Chambers "Stay Tooned"

 

Well like @Alex Chambers I too, at some point would dearly love to learn to "V Carve", that is and was always the ultimate goal, but for now and with software limitations I'm happy with my lot. I chose to go the Vectric route starting at the bottom, "WHY" ?. wel I thought that the software was much easier to handle than perhaps Fusion...I have no doubt that Fusion is a fantastic product but for me Vectric was and probably is an easier learning curve...I like the GUI...plus when I upgrade eventually to the 3D versions that aspect remains the same just with more bells and whistles to cover the 3D functionality.
I'm happy with my lot at the minute as I've said, there is loads (project wise) I can do with basics and I need to learn to walk before I run
Regards
C

 

Just Cut 2D for the moment it will suffice..Later I will buy an upgrade but for now I'm happy with the whole package..there are limitations to the bed size but you have the option to tile which is good..I won't be going over 625 sq anyway at the minute..I trialed the software previously and found it very easy to navigate..very similar to my Glass CNC days...all the software is free to trial but you can't save toolpaths. Again you use what you feel comfortable with..and this seemed the correct fit for me presently

 

You can't cut anything you can do everything else as far as I'm aware..are you thinking that you could maybe use it for drawing and import it into something else...not sure try it and see

 

You get a little discount on the upgrade as and when

 

As I said it's much of a muchness. I'm comfortable with this software, and yes I paid for the privilege. I tried a few other programs prior to purchase and made the decision that I would have enough on my plate with the build mechanically and electronically that throwing an intense CAD/CAM steep learning curve in there at this particular time wouldn't be the wisest move for me personally..I tried Vectric and got to grips with it's layout and functionality fairly quickly which meant that when the machine was built and running. I could more than likely cut the things I liked straight of the bat..simple though they may be..therefore keeping the interest alive. Faced with failure in certain cases some may be inclined to give up...this is my case your honour lol

 

Yes I guess for engineering it may or may not be up to par..this I don't know being a complete novice...what I do know is what I wanted a software package to do for me...Vectric won out..Horses for courses again...I don't begrudge or analyse what other folks preferences are...there are 1000s of reasons why he/she uses a specific software package..if your happy with it, go with it

 

Exactly @Alex Chambers just go with what your comfortable with. When I was learning to play the banjo I jumped from one line of thought to the other and never really made much headway..IMHO..if your going to learn something stick with the one your most comfortable with and go along with it. YES there will be stumbling blocks but once you've solved that problem on your own or with a little guidance you've learned something...