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Re: $5000 for machining equipment. How far will it get us?

Id say, order of preference:

Drill press

Band saw

Bridgeport

Lathe

If you have money to spend, and you have time, check for local auctions. Machine shops frequently close down, and you can buy good equipment for 1/10 the normal price.

at auctions I have seen:

Floor standing drill press: $150

Large band saws: $400

Bridgeport with all attachments (manually operated): $500

Metal Lathe: $500

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