Recommendation for mill?

[PixMan]

I agree that you really should take your time and find a used Bridgeport or similar (Alliant, Kent, Acer, Kondia, Wells-Index, Supermax, etc.) in your area. There should be some. Granted I have a LOT of friends with shops out here and got a super deal on my Alliant for exactly that price, so if you keep your eyes open you might do nearly as well. Hell, save more money while looking and waiting for the right deal to come along so you buy the right one the first time around.

Here's my $1500 Alliant, as received: