I am also VERY new to milling, in fact so new I don't even own one yet and am still in the 'research' phase. I know there are many good products on the market and differing opinions on all but for the money and use (i.e. mostly hobby) I have been leaning towards the 130max. The question I pose to everyone would be . . . how available are parts for your Woodland Mills mills? I looked at the website and by all appearances the primary HQ is up in Canada. Is that also where they build the mills and distribute parts? Or is there a US division and if so, where in the US. Thanks for your thoughts and comments!