The Harbor Freight 36066 can be had when on sale for $69-$79US. Not the
best lathe for sure but darned good to learn on for a small investment.
It does not include a stand, available for extra $$$. Odd sized
threads for a chuck too but they are available thru HF for a nominal amount.

Reyd Dorakeen wrote:

I'm still trying to find an affordable lathe, the jet ones look great, but
too much for me to be able to pay for. are there any(like the harbor
Freight one that somebody was talking about, that are under 200$US, that
would do a decent job for a while?
thanks