Peter Grey wrote:
Hi all,

In researching mills, I'm stuck between the possible need for a larger mill
and the convenience/size of a mini mill.

I've got a mini-mill, the one that sells for $499 or so. I use it
mostly for CNC demos. It has a 4" Y-axis travel. That is most
likely the biggest limitation. Other than that, it has plastic
gears in the head, and is awfully flexible for a machine tool.
Mechanical flex, I mean, and that is not good!

Jon