[RickM]

I did research, searced the web, talked to lots of people and went out and bought the machinery. A Clausing 8530 Mill and 6308 Lathe. You're best off finding a retired machinist or business where you can get all the toolojg along with the machine.

Luckily I have a friend who was a master machinest many years ago. Add to that the advice given here and the many books and sites and you have a good starting point.

That said, I'm still at the bottom of the ladder skillwise.