Hi Dave.
No doubt that _you can make good turnings on that lathe. You & others
here could turn on a sewing machine or a key cutter. I'm really more
slob than snob, but IMHO a cash challenged beginner would do better by
waiting a little while and then splurging on a 'modest standard' new or
used, but not a trophy, lathe. ex; Jet mini is now $199. Snobs also shop
at HF but, as you know, the trick is to recognize the bargains from the
trash. Regards, Arch

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