Question for Mike and others with their own milling machines...

[Chadworkz]

I have been trying to buy a smallish, but full-action (4-axis) CNC mill for quite some time now, but every time I think I am ready, something comes up and I have to spend the funds. Well, this is where you guys come in...

What do you guys use; either CNC or manual? I have been thinking about just buying a micro or mini-mill and maybe later converting it to CNC. It only needs to be big enough to make parts for RC vehicles, so nothing huge. Price initially wasn't an issue, but as of late, at the rate things keep happening, I am uncertain of what my budget is.

Maybe one of you knows of a good old mill that works great, and I can find one on eBay or something, rather than buying a brand-new mill.

Also, if I just buy a small mill, I will also need a small metal lathe, so any help on that would be greatly appreciated as well.