If you are interested in a smaller lathe the jet mini/midi can be had for
$199 U.S. and in the future you could add the bed extension. I would stray
away from lathes and other tools with oddball size stuff on them, you can
never buy any NICE after market stuff for them.

"Reyd Dorakeen" wrote in message
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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