A decent tabletop mill can be bought new for around $800 and the Clausing lathe is worth around $2000 as it sits if all the functions work. Some Clausing lathes use a screwy hydraulic system to obtain variable speeds and was prone to failure and very expensive to repair. I don't believe it's this model is hydraulic as the speed control is up on top. Just make sure to test everything if you get serious. The lathe is a nice size for a home shop. Let us know the outcome!
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