Simple questions about turning

[Carlos]

Think about it, is the limited VS worth $80.00?

Yes! Definitely. After having used both a fixed and variable, I'd buy the variable every time.

[bfrikken]

http://www.amazon.com/PSI-TCLPRO-Tur...3964039&sr=8-4

Have to agree with UC, the problem with tube beds is they can deflect and make your turnings out of round. Also, if the bed is a single too keeping the headstock and tailstock in alignment can be nearly impossible.

If you are looking to get in on the cheap, the lathe I linked above is about the best bang for a small buck you'll find. Everything is MT2 and it has a 1"x8TPI head so most things you buy for it will swap to a bigger lathe very easily.

Thanks, I was looking at that exact lathe and the VS model this morning, and forgot to post it in my question regarding the Grizzly and Record.