On Jan 27, 9:04*am, wrote:
I think I'll go for separate machines. *Thanks all.

Everytime I pick up the machinst magazines at the bookstore I see
someone talking about a South Bend 9". *I think I have room for that
and a small milling machine.

While the OP is here, how about giving suggestions as to what separate
machines he shold be looking for?

What, where and for how much would be very helpful to a newcomer to
the hobby.

And...here's our chance to snare another poor soul into our
metalworking underworld. ;)

TMT