NEWB...

I am looking to do 2.5D & 3D carving on hardwood, plywood, and nylon... can this be done using the xylotex board and the mach2 software....????

If not what do I need???

also i have read different post that spoke of the size of steppers needed to drive a certain size machine...

what do you guys recommend for a gantry that is 50" wide, not sure of the weight??? and what can I expect on the speed(ipm)....

any thoughts on this would be appreciated..thanks!!!