machine shop?

The problem with old equipment is that it's OLD . In today's market you have to be fast accurate and cost effective . $350,000 should do it , not to mention the building


True. But some jobs can only be done “so” fast. I’m not sure 350k would do a full shop.

A solid mill with the right fixtures will do a valve job and surface as fast as anything else. And you can use it for jobs a seat and guide machine and surfacer can’t do.