Weight is generally an asset to machinery as it dampens vibration and stops machine movement. The weight is a big benefit to smoothness of cut.
Of course the same thing that gives you the benefit causes a lot of grief. i.e. accel/deccel allot of mass takes some $$$.
I personally hate working with resins and what not and find steel and aluminum very friendly, but if you don't have machinery to start with the glass/carbon route will get you up and running, so I say, Go for it!
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Michael T.
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