In article , Richard
Ferguson says...

Roughly how big are they? What is the footprint?

This depends to a large degree on two factors. 1) is it an underneath
drive model, or the kind with the separate, rear drive. And 2) what
is the bed length.

The bench you put a machine like that on will be a foot or two longer
than the bed length, and if it is a rear drive model, the bench will
realistically be almost four feet deep to make it all fit. If it
is an underneath cabinet drive model, then the size of the cabinet
is the footprint.

How much do they weigh?

If you break the bench lathe down, two folks can lift the largest
part, the bed.

I understand that accessories can cost as much as the lathe. I would
imagine the 3 and 4 jaw chucks are among the more expensive accessories,
but what else is key?

That is a good approximation, tooling cost = lathe cost more or less.

QC toolpost and toolholders, steady rest, chucks, collets, collet setup
are only a few things you will find handy.

Jim


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