After visiting here a few times, you guys have given me the bug to build my own little cnc mini mill conv. Still reading quite abit of the info around here about them( it's going to take awhile to get through it all).

My question is what is reasonable expectations as far as cutting speeds (feedrates)? So far I am looking at the Hobbycnc kit( chopper board/with steppers) or getting 3 Gecko's and going servo. Also going to be using a dedicated computer with at least a P3 chip. Ballscrew conversions are also in the works as well. Would appreciate any opinions on these questions to help decide.

As far as building it goes that wont be a problem, since I work with the big boys at work( Kitamura Mycenter, Prototraks, Bridgeport cnc).

Thanks