In order to equip my new model engineering workshop, I was faced with the decision of whether to buy new or used machinery. Initially, I did buy a brand new Eastern Lathe/ Mill as a first purchase but was never 100% happy with it; it just wasn't right somehow. Maybe the memories of using British built lathes at school was a factor. But this combination unit gave me the capacity to have a go at machine renovation and so I decided to buy used machines rather than new. Having taken on a few old timers I thought I would share some of my experiences and add to the debate about old versus new.
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