Take a look at the photo section, there are some very creative tables built with common and inexpensive parts. Drawer glides and scrap plywood! Keep in mind that the quality of the parts you can make will be 'hobby' grade but with a little effort and good scrounging skills you can get you feet wet for very little $s. Once you start using your machine you can use it to build the next one, 'cause you'll be hooked by then
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