A wee update!
Shapeoko 2 hardware built.
Electronics for the next adventure.
I spy a makerbot.
I got my makerbot 5th generation two weka ago 
Good eye!
3D Printer yes, but an Ultimaker Original, I am making under the Creative Commons license. Sourced all the parts and learnt loads. Enough to go, let’s buy the kit next time and save loads of time! But I have gained a suite of skills during the process. It has been very interesting and exciting
Looks good Grant! I think the electronics were pretty easy, short of the gantry wiring to make sure both my X and Y moved easily along the two lengths with my 1000mm rails.