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Thanks for the advice everyone. I will keep the round column solutions in mind. I am going to keep looking for a used dovetail column mill at a good price on craigslist.

Thanks guys I am keeping my eye out for a good used dovetail column mill on craigslist, but it seems like there are a lot more round column than dovetail column so I was deciding if I want one of those instead. I just bought a used PM1022 lathe though so I will probably have to wait awhile...

I have looked at the machine again and done a bit more research and I decided I don't want it. I am going to keep looking. Justin

I don't have a milling machine yet, and I just found one on craigslist. However, it's a round column mill (Enco gl 30b) and I'm a bit suspicious of round column mills. Does anyone know anything about this particular machine, or round column mills in general? I would be glad to hear from somebody...

We actually have been going there for several years now, even before I got interested in machining. I especially enjoyed it last year, since I understand more what goes into a model engine now. Justin

Thanks everyone I am glad to be a part of this community. I hear your warnings on safety and thankfully never had any serious injuries and hope to keep it that way. I am located in Lebanon PA.

Welcome to the group. Justin

Hi everyone My name is Justin. I am 15 years old. I have been studying machining and playing with a Harbor Freight mini lathe. Someday I want to get a mill and a bigger lathe. My current project (once I get materials that is) is a small wobbler style steam engine. Someday I would like to build...