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Old 09-09-2010, 08:04 AM
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Even though I have never used a 3 in 1, as a machinist I cannot recommend one to anybody. I would buy the lathe and then a mill if I was starting over on machines. A bridgeport mill is nice if you have the room for one. So is a floor model lathe but the same goes here-space! Table top equipment is great for the casual user when space is a problem. With most tabletop mills and with a BP you don't need to get a drill press. Just use the mill, most come with a drill chuck.
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