Worth picking up a mill/drill?

[MashingMetal]

progress looks good on the reconditioning...it'll be that much more satisfying when you can start making chips with it!

Thanks! With the summer weather it’s harder to find the time. It is nicer to weld with the doors open for the fumes and use the torch outside so you don’t burn your shop down.

 

[MashingMetal]

I am making slow progress being summer time. I managed to get over to Beach Rd steel and picked up some cheap 20 guage sheet. I want to make side panels for the stand and make a chip tray. I cut to size on my foot shear and used a zip blade to cut the corners. This hand bender worked well to about 45 degrees. Finally weld the corners.
If I find the edges too sharp, i might weld on some 1/4 round stock around the perimeter.