Depends on what you want to make.
Most of the stuff I do is small. Personally I've found the
mill to be much more useful. Anything I needed to lathe I've
done on the mill. I'm only getting and setting up a lathe
now, more because I want it, than I need it. I think
this fits into the 'addiction' catagory as Scott says.
I've had the the mill now for 10 year & 2 days.

"Bullfrog" wrote in message ...
Say guys, I'm tired of hand tools and want to get a real machine tool
besides my drill press. Strictly hobby and shop. Which would you buy first,
a lath or a mill?

Thanks for any input.