wrote:

1: A lathe is more accurate and more practical than a mill for round
things (this because some people have suggested a mill and you seem
confused).


A lathe is more accurate... (this depends on the operator/machinist)
and more practical than a mill for round things.... (yes, this is true)
This because some people have suggested a mill and you seem confused....
(He asked, can you make round things with a mill? Yes you can)

2: Have a look at http://www.mini-lathe.com for enlightement. You don't
have to buy that specific lathe (although it will fit the job), but you
will learn what you can do on a small lathe.


The mini-lathe would be a great machine to learn how with. He has stated
he wanted machines he could grow with. The mini-lathe has it's limits on
size of parts that can be made.

In a post earier from Peter, he mentions that he also makes auto parts
and uses his mill alot more then a lathe. But since the OP has a huge
shop he should get both.

Bridgeport mill or clone and a 16x? lathe

That's my take, Jack