I have a Grizzly 2 x 72 that I keep outside but under a roof. Had it for five years. Paid about $350. Great machine. Almost impossible to stop. Done a lot of serious grinding with it. In a message dated 4/26/2010 7:54:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bistline at md.metrocast.net writes: Budget..... I'd do a 2X72 if it is at all possible... Mark