Have you checked this site? http://www.mini-lathe.com/Default.htm They would probably be perfect for making prop hubs and such things. I would say go for it , there are DRO sets and other cool toys for these machines available from http://www.littlemachineshop.com/ . I have one of the more expensive mills similar to this one http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33686 and I am very happy with it.