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Which to buy first, a lathe or a mill? It’s a tough question for the aspiring home machinist with limited funds to spend on machine tools, but of course the correct answer is a lathe.

"Giving the cutter drum and its tools a spot check throughout the day and during the daily maintenance regimen is paramount to keeping the milling machine in top performance. Improperly maintained ...