I remember someone on this forum mentioning being on practicalmachinist.com as well. I signed up 2 days ago and still can't post. I PM'd Milacron and never got a reply, while he's been anline and active all day. Who do I need to pander in order to be accepted over there?

 

Check out Homemodelenginemachinist.com

I think you might be happier as a member of that group, if you are planning on getting a lathe, or a mill, or BOTH.

 

Check out Homemodelenginemachinist.com

I think you might be happier as a member of that group,

will do, but why might I be happier there? Is is just a more friendly group or what?

if you are planning on getting a lathe, or a mill, or BOTH.

I do plan on getting them. Actually, I plan on making them, as much as possible. I'm making a lathe chuck on the lathe at work, which I can then (hopefully) take home to make a makeshift lathe at home.