The Home Machinist!

If you want small...then you do not want a series 2. I have one from the early 70's and it is huge... But then the table is 4' x 2' Stay away from the models that have a round horizontal ram. Do not overlook Wells-Index machines. I have one and am very happy with it...but it is Bridgeport size plus ...

better too long than too short !

I glue a ball to a brass rod and use it as a lap..

If they are nelson gray. Then they are zinc and probably beautiful. Have any pics?

i use my BP vise for holding stuff that I heat with a torch for silver soldering....

CONSIDERING it's primary use back in the1960's -> that is no surprise at all...

it is called Cheops' law of construction

if someone has not already advised...put it over in a corner where it is very removed from your other machines.and have the 'exit path of the wheel' pointed toward a wall or catch box with a vacuum of some sort. there is nothing that comes off a SG that is of any interest to your other machine's lif...

Where do you find a $25 end mill?

Purchase by the bag full..

It would be 1.4 x the diameter of the hole in the seat.

Use a dial test indicator.

You will find that adjusting the tailstock is a bit more involved than just eyeballing to a drilled hole.