Yea, I can see a fellar who takes alot of pride in what he makes/builds, would take the time to make their own milling table. Would be kinda like a "feather in his cap" type of thing.
IMO, this is the kind of tool that needs to be dead bang on and needs to hold whatever setting is dialed in. If not, there will be much frustration. I have fabricated some tools in the past, but not sure I would take this on. I give him credit for taking it on.
we just bought a milling/drill press for our work shop. none of us have a clue how to use it,we were just told to burn through our tool budget for the year.cost 2500 bucks.sure looks nice though.