Bill, 34_40 is making you a fantastic offer. As long as you are healthy enough to be able to start machining again at an appropriate rate, I really think being able to work on some of your projects would be very beneficial to your recovery.
I don't like lending equipment, or for that matter borrowing, but you are a competent machinist and this old Atlas would be in good hands and making chips again.
Just re-enforces what an awesome group we have here.
David