I am new to woodturning and am considering my first lathe. Since I live outside the US, I don't have a huge number of choices. I am strongly considering the General International 25-300 (http://www.general.ca/site_general/g...he/25-300.html), based upon price, features, available, and local service. The other alternative would be a Jet 1220VS ((http://www.jettools.com/us/manufactu...product=273524), which I would probably have to fit with an extension as well as stand. While I am favoring the General International because of its power, weight, and outboard turning ability, I have not seen many reviews of the machine. Does anyone have any experience with General international in general or the 25-300 in particular? Any advice??? -Ron