"Rex B" wrote in message
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Has no one mentioned the round-column mill-drill issue?
Most mill-drills under $1000 use a round main column, which will allow the
head to move side-to-side by a small amount as it raises or lowers. If you
are lined up on a hole to drill, then have to raise the head to change a
tool, you have to re-center your cutter. Most real mills have a dovetail
column which stays centered as it goes up and down.

Good point. I overlooked that one.

Boris


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