Budgeting for a New Milling Machine

Buying any sort of large machine tool is a capital expense but often there are hidden costs. In this video I lay it all bare! Having made the decision to purchase a used Bridgeport mill, I had to work out what I could afford and how I could get the best bang for my buck. I have broken down the budget and showed how I got my mill to work on an incompatible workshop power supply. All figures are in Australian dollars!