Fobco Star (Universal) Milling capabilities? or a Clarke CMD 1225?

[jacobsmessParticipant @jacobsmess]

I am looking at buying a small Mill for my space limited workshop.

I’m on a tight budget, £350 max really.

I’ve seen a Clarke CMD1225 that seems like it’s designed for both milling and drilling.

I want to mill some splines on a hardened steel shaft to begin… hence me gonig down this rabbit hole.

Would the clarke work?

I’ve heard the Fobco star drills were made to handle mild milling, theres a few locally that are a very good price.

I’m happy to modify what I buy to work better and stay within my budget.

Frustratingly missed out on a £150 Warco mill the other day but don’t expect such a deal to spring up anytime soon.

Any other suggestions/recommendations/words of wisdom?

Thanks

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