Looking At A Bigger Mill

[PixMan]

I have a Taiwan built Alliant mill. As a LONG TIME user of genuine Bridgeports, I can say with confidence this is equal or better. The Taiwan built Acer, Sharp, Lagun and other makes are of similar quality (often identical) to this brand which is no longer sold. The domestic Wells-Index are also very desirable.

For that budget you really can get quite a good higher quality slightly used machine. Take your time and look around, be ready to strike on the best quality one you can find, you won't regret it. And you'd have a "full size" machine.