You might also want to consider the Real Bull ( RB ) minilathes as well as the Seig versions. The RB machines are available from Amadeal ( cheapest ), Chester, and Warco. The RB machines have more powerful motors, much more reliable motor speed controllers, oil channels and push button oilers, heat treated ways ( not fully hardened ), and have a generally more robust feel to them. All of the Real Bull vendors carry complete sets of spares for their machines but Arc only carry selected spares for their Sieg machines. The downside to the RB machines is that its not so easy to mount alternative chucks. I have bought machines from both Arc and Amadeal and can thouroughly recommend both vendors. |