My name is John and I'm an alcoho.... wait, no... wrong group.
Much like ynneb, zixem is actually john spelled backwards. Ok, so it's not. nhoj just sounds... wrong. It's just a name I use on many of my video games and other forums.
I'm a printer that converted to a sign maker a few years back. I used to own a small sign shop in Whitewater, WI but for various reasons had to close my doors, swallow my pride and re-enter the work force again.
In that previous life I had a 50w laser and fell in love with dimensional signs/art. I've also discovered that making your own stuff can be really cool. I actually have things in my home now that don't have a little "Made In China" sticker on them.
I'm building a DIY machine from the Joe2006 design found on the cnczone. Joe is using Mach3 to drive his machine and, being a newbie, I figured I'd stick with what they know works. So far everything looks awesome, even though alot is over my head.
I'm really looking forward to learning more and giving Mach3 a shot when I get her done!