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    bera

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    If you were going to select a mill and lathe for pistol smithing as a hobby without breaking the bank, which would you get?
    What gauges would you get?

    Why also?

    Thanks,
    Bera
     
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    Akajun

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    Nothing smaller than a series one Bridgeport on the Mill. You want MASS in a Mill for ridgid setups and so your not eating endmills. You can find a used Bridgeport or Quality clone like a Lagun, Webb, Index, or Tree for 2500-4000.
    A lathe I would go no smaller than a 10" swing. You dont need a big spindle bore for pistol work nor a long bed. You can find a used Southbend, rockwell, leblond, or atlas for about 1-2000.
     
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