Hey Mongo! Long time no talk. I do have a fridge within stumbling distance full of beer and a SONOS system for music. TV is on the way. Stripper pole.... not in this life time brother...

I knew I would get some good tips, thanks for the observations. The disengage rope being a break in risk would have never crossed my mind. I had the over the garage door storage racks at my old house. Even put in the silent side operating garage door openers for better access. These are 12' ceilings, be tough to put stuff up there, but may resort to that as we collect junk. I just feel dumb keeping a storage unit when I have the space here, hopefully get it figured out over Christmas break.

I don't think you want to take my advice on purchasing a mill! It works well for a novice. I like the price, and the little machine shop has good support.