A Bridgeport J-head mill is the way to go. $12-1500 used without a DRO. Get the belt-speed change type, the variable speed drives bust too easily and are expensive to repair. 2k lbs, you'll need a fork truck to get i off a flatbed. Also most are wired 220/3/60, but I'm sure you mad scientists can figure out a way to get that out of your residential wiring. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist