Yes to both; Is it a size concern or tool quality issue. Since you are a wood worker I will ask you, can you obtain the same quality from a 9" portable table saw as you can from a Delta Unisaw?
There are many guys who have made some very nice stuff using the mini lathe. They are many more who have spent all of there time trying to improve, fix, modify or otherwise get the thing to work. My brother is in the latter group. He has the 7x10 and the 7x14 which are sitting in the corner on the floor and now uses a SB 9"
I am just down the road from you in North Canton. I have been to many of the used machinery dealers but have purchased all of my big equipment from individuals. I know a lot of people have problems with Ebay but I have had good luck finding machines and tooling. I also find the model engineering shows and the hit and miss engine shows are good places to pick up stuff.
Dennis
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