I am a total newb, I just found this site and am thrilled that there may be help on the horizon!
I havent touched a machine in years and am in need of a smaller mill and lathe to make and repair motorcycle parts (wheel spacers, facing things etc..). My problem is my small shop has low ceilings so this rules out getting an old Bridgeport etc.

I have been looking at some of the combo machines in the market and wanted some opinions on the cheaper "Smithy" brand 1220 or so. and this unit that is for sale at my local Wholesale tool. It is an obvious import but the price is right! See this please I think the Smithy is nice but not as large, anyone here ever used either of these things?

I am getting close to pulling the trigger, I cant find a smaller lathe that 2 guys can carry thru the door that costs less than this combo. And to be honest since I have no idea what I will be doing anyway I figured to learn my way around machining with one of these?

Tips, comments welcome.\
Thank you!