If you can get a used mill and lathe go for it. Purchase price for used equipment is not bad.. shipping it is. You should easily get a good used mill and lathe for the new purchase price of a Shoptask. Will have same/better tolerance. Hauling those new toys home will be $$$.
The DRO option is good. Upgrades warranty and 3 axis DRO for $800. Most Add on DROs are $2k for 2 axis.
I've made 3 rifles and several small parts for my 42 GPW. Once I start casting then I expenct much more utility out of the Shoptask.
Would buy another one unless I had a lock on used gear locally. |