Hey Chuck, Thanks for the info Re Steppers, and Thanks for the Welcome!
Elite, eh?

WAHOOOOOO!!!!!!
Ok, ok... Pictures....
Comments / opinions welcome! (ball screws / 600 oz / in steppers / Geckodrives in mind for Mill conversion... Estimating around $1000 to $1200 for the conversion... I'll do some searches and post any questions about pricing when I'm closer to ready for that endeavor... )
EDIT - BTW- Tim and Chris are my sons.....