I have asked elsewhere what would be a good mill to complement my SouthBend 9" with 4-1/2 foot bed. By "complement", I mean in terms of the size and accuracy of work being produced by both tools being roughly the same scale. The answers I have gotten ranged from the Sieg X2 or X3 to claims that the only way to go is with a one ton Bridgeport. I recognize mass and rigidity are important, but hard to believe that a 2000 lb. mill is scaled well to a 9" lathe. I hesitate a bit on the Asian mills because they might be a little "light" in performance, and secondarily, because of frequent reports of having to take the mill completely apart for cleaning and proper functioning. I want a high quality mill, but some reports leave me wondering. Appreciate any guidance or experiences.
Thanks.
- Phil
Thanks.
- Phil