The one thing a "NOOBIE" always looks for - What works? - How much does this cost? - Can I/should I even get into this? What do I get for my money? - What should I buy first? - What are other people using? Where do I start? How dumb do I sound asking all these questions? If I could only find a couple of good leads I first...
And on and on. I propose collecting and assembling a bit of data that includes as much usefull information on as many DIY systems that members of the CNC Zone have built. Wow - how much help could that be! I am focusing for this effort on:

DIY Table Systems, subsequent efforts could focus on hot wire foam cutters, 4+ axis machines, knee mills and lathes adapted to cnc, etc. But for now...
I'm willing to catalog the data. I ask for your help in this little project - please provide you inputs and post here - or send to me on separate cover - at chainplates@hotmail.com.
A few weeks ago I started a "data call" and have a few good results - but hardly worth posting - just yet. The few responses I've gotten so far have helped me refine the format - so here is a new (hopefully) final call. If you'd feel better sending me a PM thats ok too. I'll treat all the data confidentially and the end results will be added here at the 'Zone minus the builder's name.
The stuff I'm asking you to provide:

Builder (Name/Handle) I ask for this so If there is a question as I assemble the data - I can get the "ungarbeled word from the source." I'll "mask" the data when posted.

General Information

Overall Size of the System (Will this take up my WHOLE garage? - How much of our dining table/living room?)

Style (Moving Table/moving Gantry, Hexapod, wall mounted, etc)

Materials (pine 2x4, MDF, aluminium extrusion, 80/20, welded steel) [Any dampining added - concrete - sand, etc]

Actual Working Dimensions

Rapid Rate (IPM)

Typical Feed Rates IPM (list most common and the materials you're cutting)


Accuracy, Precision, Resolution (let's not go too CRAZY here - is it good, great, ho close can you get?)

Year Built/plans?

Total cost (estimate is fine but please limit to USD or Euros only please)

Please Include a jpeg/gif/link to an image

Computer Data

CPU/RAM/desktop~laptop

OS

Controller Software (Primary, backup, etc)

CAD Software ( you like - use- wish you had)

Controller/Driver Data

Make (Brand name and Model - if DIY - list all information you feel is appropriate)

Setup (Bipolar/Unipolar, Chopper, Microstep/1/2 Step, Full Step)

Co$t

Source URL etc

Power Supply for motors

Volts/Amps

Co$t

Source URL etc

Motor Data

Servo/Stepper

Brand

Size (NEMA 23/34/etc)

SpecificMotor Data (Volts/amps/max RPM)

Source URL etc

Linear Drive

Linear rails (THK, etc)

Linear Rod (Thompson, iron pipe, etc)

Bearings (skate - other)

Transport Mechanism (Threaded Rod - ACME/Ball Screws?AllThread, Cog belts, etc)

Include Threads per inch or cogs per inch info

Source URL etc

Tool

Router, engraver, plasma, laser, Dremel, RotoZip, laminate trimmer, scroll saw, etc

Other notes or information you'd like to share/brag about.

Parts lists - source data - website/URLs/part numbers/phone numbers

What you'd do differently ~next time ~ or if you were starting over.