This is a question for those of you who use mill drills.  I am considering making the investment so that I can create more accurate ovals.  First off I have never used one and know very little about how they work.  How do you set pitches?  Secondly, how do the table movements work for ovaling and do the pitches stay the same even though the table is moving?  Lastly, is it more economical to simply purchase the lower end Innovative machine around $4000, or can I save some money by buying a Jet 18" machine and attaching one of the standard three point jigs to the table around $2500?  Which is the better route?  Please only genuine posters, I only need information not a headache.

Thanks for the info.  Your post however leaves me with another question.  If the pitches and ovaling are all done by table movements, would I need a mill specific jig or could I simply attach the old Rudell jig I have to the table to hold the ball stationary while drilling.  By the way I already have two sets of bits and tons of other shop equipment, I'm only looking at the mill drill.

Thanks a lot I appreciate the info.