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As for the mill, I've had to take it apart. Something was squeaky under load so I took the motor off to investigate. One of the brush holders was broken and repaired with epoxy and I had to break it out to inspect it.
Now the motor is more knackered than it was and could do with being replaced - but the same unit is £260 with a 10 week lead time. So I'm trying to figure out if I should replace it with a three phase motor and inverter for about the same price. Just means I have to build the control panel now.
As for the welding/brazing, I think I'm going to get oxy acetylene to start with. Easier to find my feet and I'd need a gas torch anyway if I get TIG, so I might as well start with gas. Going to sort the mill motor first though.
hiraethus
Thanks for the detailed yet clear reply, appreciate that when coming new to all this. Sounds like a decent pillar drill with modest milling capabilities would suit me better as an introduction to the basic principles.
How are you getting on with the mill, and figured out if you want to go TIG or oxy acetylene yet?