All you host machinists look please...

What do you guys think about this little bench lathe?

Bench Top Lathe - PL-712VS | Baileigh Industrial


I'm in the market to pick one up somewhere in the $1,000 range.

Thanks
G

I have what looks to the the same lathe or close to it. this is the one I have.
7" x 12" Mini Metal Lathe

We bought the lathe and them me and my dad took a Night class on how to use a metal lathe xD.

For its size its well worth it. I have made little parts for some of my lasers on it.

However if its like mine a few things to note.
1 It has plastic gears behind the chuck controlling the speed. so make sure to keep turnings away. I shredded a gear with a turning that got into it.

and 2nd the tail stock assemble flexes when extended so do multiple passes or it may come out squirrely. xD

Other than that I have no complaints.