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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Profreedomokie" data-source="post: 3883686" data-attributes="member: 524"><p>I don't think you can get a decent lathe new for less than about $2500. Then add about half as much or more for tooling. Precision Matthews and Grizzly have pretty good machines for the money. Most of the smaller lathes won't have a spindle bore over one inch and most won't have a powered cross feed. Almost all of them are made in China or Taiwan. A lathe is like buying an air compressor or shop, get one bigger than you think you need so you won't regret it later. Shop around and find a deal where most of the big-ticket accessories are included like extra chucks or quick-change tool post and tool holders. If you order a new one be prepared to wait on it.  If you really shop around, you can find a good used one with tooling at a good price.  I've got a 11x 30 and recently had a project where I could use a little longer bed.</p></blockquote><p></p>