Well, I didn't see this thread until just now, and I had no idea you were trying to get a metal lathe (and if you told me, I don't remember...!).
Most times, the best value of the machine purchases are the bits and pieces that come with it and that were not part of the lathe when new, those "bits and pieces" do often worth the money paid for the machine so, no one can complain when that happens, huh...!
I also can see why the missus ain't happy, you are taken half of the verandah...!:redface:
I hope it works well for you, do you know how to use it..?:biggrin:
Cheers
George