BCW
I'm pretty much a newbie here too, I just built a table w/ a buddy of mine, plasma/router, have a thread of it here:

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47615

Just don't be afraid to try something, dig in. There are some really great guys here in the zone as you have found, start a thread when you build & keep us informed.

Have fun!