thanks everybody for the help.i think with a bit of figuring it might work.the machine was originaly just designed for letering and not to be used for cut outs.maybe adding a vacum hood on the bit could help clear the chips.thanks again for the nudge in the rite direction.
when my mind gets going sometimes it takes a brick wall to change direction,so please keep nudging.
(sorry for not explaining better.it would have a max y axis of 12in. and most run pine or other soft wood. good for name & address numbers plates)