Thread: Lathes and Mills
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Re: Lathes and Mills
Mill first, then a rotary table for the mill (after a good vise). You will be able to do a lot of round parts on the rotary table. Nothing long, but things like wheels, hubs, plugs, etc. Later, after getting good tooling for the mill, go for a good used lathe. Old Atlas lathes are OK if the head bearing is good. I have a nice 10 in. Rockwell lathe with ball bearings in the head. I love it. Spring for one of the wedge-type quick change tool holders. They are much easier to set up and change than any other tool holder.

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