There is a good parts list on the Joes forum. Even if it is dated 2006, not much has changed. The good one is an excel spreadsheet.
I say use the pipes as in the design. Linear bearings and rails, etc would be hard to adapt, I think.
Stick with the Hitachi router, if you want an upgrade, get the Milwaukee 5625. I am not a big fan of PC routers.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...t=43485&page=7
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Upgrades from my point of view. K2cnc router mount and replace the MDF part the router mounts to with aluminum plate. There is a picture of this in my build thread. Beyond that, save up for Vectric software. Vcarve Pro or now Aspire are worth the investment. You only need Aspire if you plan to do 3D, and want to create your own. You can create in other software if you have it, and toolpath in Cut3D. Vcarve Pro is hard to beat.
Oh, one more upgrade. Zero set and corner finder.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56079
Look throught the upgrades thread on Joes2006 forum.
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