Hi Chuck

If you have enough money to waste some, go right ahead, it is right up
there with the $50.-- Rolex

It seems hard for some to admit that they bought a piece of junk, just
that they gave it away to a newbe, or sold it for 25 bucks, or now have
a real good disk sander etc.

There are good lathes out there, and this is not one of them, just save
some more money and you will be able to buy a decent lathe, small ones
like the Jet and Delta 10" lathes they are ok for small work

Or try to find an older lathes, with some luck you might find a real
decent lathe for small change, just don't be to much in a hurry.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo