Hi! Another newbie question.

I am looking at getting the Jet 1014 Mini Wood Lathe.

It has a 10" swing and 14" capacity between "centers".

I want to turn bowls, vases, etc...

Now, can I operate the lathe without the tail stock attached?

Or is that going to through the weight balance out and it will
want to shake, rattle and roll.

I am asking because if I can't it will result in a maximum
length of, what, maybe 6 or 8 inches for a vase. Any longer and I won't
be able to manouver the tools to hollow out the vase. Right?

Thanks,

James