[RoboChair]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

I mean you could always go for a brand new Bridgeport Series 1 http://www.hardingeus.com/ProductCat...t/ProductId/56

It will run you around 16k but, the machine will definitely last a lifetime.

Fixed that for ya

1678 runs 4 standard Bridgeports, 2 from the early 70's, 2 from the late 60's. Over 180 years of service and they could still be rebuilt and go another 40 years each.