Hi tbcsoul.
Glen from southend in essex here just about to start mine. Yes the u.s are cheeper try looking at
www.hobbycnc.com they sell plans i got a set from him the other day then i brought
www.kellyware.com his software.
i do however like
www.cheapcnc.com his design though.
The stepper drivers i brought from Quazar electronics. £9.00 per stepper driver plus the vat.
Leadscrew ive been playing with B&Q s rod 8mm. Got the shafts from ondrives.
MDF is a good bed but i got an offcut of worktop from homebase last week for £5.
Hope this helps a bit
glen
Southend
U.K