Hi Loren,
The next machine has a foot print of 1200x1200mm. Its that size as that's the std sheet width. Look up the Frankenrouter thread.
https://www.cnczone.com/forums/austr...hlight=peteeng
I highly recommend using furniture thread inserts into timber. The cast ones are good, the machined brass ones are excellent. If you epoxy them in they are really good. Saves mucking around with extra metal. On some machines using hardwood ply I have screwed straight into the timber. I use a tapered tap so as the screw goes in it tightens. If you PVA glue the thread it stays tight. If you epoxy it its there for good, wax the screw/bolt. Have to use a soldering iron to warm the bolt to get it out.... I've also started using the new truss type head timber crews, they are good as well.... Peter