Has there ever been a US made benchtop vert. mill?
Cincinnati made a vertical benchtop mill in the early 40's. Head doesn't nod or tilt but its nmtb40 in a 4" diam quill with 4-5" travel for your X. 9 x 24" table, no knee, 8-9" X travel. Y travel is by dovetailed overarm that holds the quill. Every part is built like it belongs on a full size Cinci. It even has power feed on the X.