i have been looking to get this lathe it is time for me to UP grade . my cheap lathe has been great but can do just so much with it . i had it for 2 yr and got the money to get a better benchtop lathe. does anyone know of someone has this lathe that i can talk to???? with it beening 800 bucks and i know i can get a jet,delta etc.etc..but i really like the headstock turns 180 .hope someone out there i could talk to .. thanks for looking brian