[rocket67]

Hi zorglub, The machine is great value for money.

We have had ours for a few months now and have learnt how to cut through our workpiece and only just skim the surface of the spoilboard. Our spoilboard is 12mm thick and we have only had to re surface it once so far.

If you can spare the extra money it is worth your while to get the vacuum pump. Why spend time fitting clamps everywhere when you don`t have to?

You will also need a dust extractor or you will have MDF dust everywhere in your workshop. Also you must not breathe MDF dust into your lungs as it contains formaldehyde.

Your Excitech will be a great investment in my opinion, and you can be assured that Taney is very articulate in his dealings.

Rocket.