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Old 07-03-2005, 03:03 PM   #1
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Default Mill or lathe?

Which do you use more or which to purchase first?
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Old 07-03-2005, 03:08 PM   #2
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I'd say go with a mill first, you can do more with a mill then a lathe.
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Old 07-03-2005, 03:41 PM   #3
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Is the Harbor Freight brand decent? It will be for my personal use.
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Old 07-03-2005, 03:51 PM   #4
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Harbor Freight mills should be fine for the home machinist.

Here's a link with a TON of info.
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Here's another link to some Harbor Freight info too.
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Old 07-03-2005, 05:57 PM   #5
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Sweet, thanks!
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