Hi,

I'd suggest going to view a baileigh showroom to see the quality. I've been before when after equipment and the quality of their stuff varies. Personally, I'd always buy and older machine because you can't buy the same sort of quality new without spending a fortune. On the older stuff good names to look out for are Fobco and Meddings, I think they both made versions with geared heads to get the lower speeds for tapping. A new brand I'd avoid are Chester UK, their stuff is utter crap! Alot of schools and colleges tend to buy warco, but I haven't had any experience with the newer stuff myself.