I have an older Ryobi mini and a new Wilson mini lathe we bought at Menards last fall....both work very well. I've heard the little Jet is a nice lathe too. As long as the lathe turns true to center, you shold be fine. Turning is great fun and habit forming! Let us know what you end up buying, ok? And stop in for our Thursday night turning chats...we need turners! :)