I've never done any turning, but want to give it a try. I'm planning to get a mini lathe. (Well, it will limit the size of my screw ups.) First, how important is electronic variable speed control? I know most have at least belt adjustment speed change; is the electronic control a big plus in normal useage?
Second, I know that a lot of you have the Jet mini. Is that the "one to get", or are less expensive brands lilke Grizzly, PSI, etc., as good?
Gary