I'm cleaning up a Taig mill right now that was run for hundreds of hours without 'proper' maintenance. The wear on the mating surfaces was surprisingly low. With just a bit of time spent on cleaning and lubrication it will last you a very, very long time.
It takes me perhaps 10 or 15 minutes to clean up my Taig mill after I'm done using it. That includes vacuuming up chips, wiping it down and applying lubrication. It is time well spent.
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