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Thanks for replies. I really appreciate it.

It sounds even more appealing to me now that it would do the job for me. I was looking at the one with longer bed so I can have bit more room if I happen to turn longer object.

Just would like to make sure that, "between centers" judge the length of the object and "swing" means the diameter of the object I can turn, is that correct? So in this case, the product I'm looking at has 2.5inch swing and 8.5inch between center space. Would that mean I could turn the object upto 2.5inch in diameter and 8.5inch in length? I hardly think I would machine that big object though. I'm only looking for machines to make quite tiny parts, such as RC car/boat parts and small models. Oh and mostly Aluminium or Brass. Clisby claims it also can machine stainless. What do you think? Personaly I don't think it would.

Would you suggest independent 4 jaw chuck or 3 jaw self-centering chuck? I have read only one post, that says self-centering made by clisby for their lathe is horrible and often goes off center by itself. But I would like to hear more opinions on that than just one.

Also, what is "spindle bore"? Is it where the chuck installs in?

Any opinions on their mini-milling machine product? I know this question belongs to mini-mill forum, but rather than making another thread, I thought it might be better idea to keep it all in one thread.

Thanks for your time.

cheers.