Reply by LeChuck

Thanks. It seems that the small lathe would fit my needs and I could start using it, turning a bigger cylinder and separating, then get a couple attachments to make things easier.

Thanks waho6o9, I keep an eye on the classifieds, but as the HF small lathe is on sale, it seems like the right buy at the moment. The rest of my budget should be going to a spindle sander…

-- David - Tucson, AZ