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if you want a mill buy a mill a clausing 8520 would be a good start. I would take a old atlas 6x18 lathe over any of the mini lathes out there now. the problem with a combination machine is the constant takedown and setup. you want to turn and the last job was a mill job. you would soon lose interest.
Thank you Bob. I'm not familiar with the Clausing 8520 but will certainly look into. As far as the Atlas is concerned, that is what I really want anyway. I've been looking at them for a long time now. It's just difficult to be able to locate one within reasonable driving distance of eastern NC. I've been looking and searching for the better part of 5-6 years...off and on...too many distractions to be consistent on the hunt, but I've been hunting none-the-less. Maybe I'll run across one sooner than later. I really want one.
Any thing specific to look out for (gears/etc) when standing before one to purchase? I understand there are replacement parts available online for broken or worn sections of the machines. I'm asking is there something to be on the lookout for which would be a 'deal breaker' and would be better off for me to walk away. Thanks, chris