The Home Machinist!

Thanks for some positive outlook on some aspects of these machines. There seems to be a pretty big market for a tool that is complete crap but it wouldn't be the first time...People bought Yugo's! I'd just like to know what to really step up and buy. Seems like a dual motor unit is necessary. A DRO ...

I'm sure you are aware then, that you are making a compromise, and most of that is with milling capabilities. And you have heard and read, much better to make some more space & buy dedicated machines. I'll leave it at that. I still own a Smithy 1340. It's an OK little lathe, less so a mill, but...

I'm guessing this subject has been pounded to death on this forum but faced with the want to do metal work in a small space and faced with a 3 in 1 being my only option, which is the best overall brand. I want to be able to turn a gun barrel as well as the artwork I want to make. I was looking at th...