bolton

[modelman]

TD9-I am not a machinist but I have a Smithy lathe & mill combination and I would NOT recommend this type of machine to anyone. I do not have a problem with the mill head turning but changing from mill to lathe & back & forth drives my crazy! It is not difficult to change over & it doesn't take long but when trying to build something I am constantly going from lathe to mill and usually just a quick job on one & then I need the other. It will cost more money but I would suggest a lathe & a mill. Just my thoughts.