Newbie With A Question

Hi All,

I am not a complete greenhorn but it was so long ago that I ran a lathe, I don't think that I remember.
I have always enjoyed working with metal-welding making bumbers etc. I am considering picking up a lathe to start doing some of my own rifle work and other part making etc.
I've read here and on other forums the suggestions to get a smaller machine to learn on but I hate to waste money on a machine that won't really do what I want to do.


Question that I have is what are all your...

Newbie With A Question