captinjohn,
I said it was the same as the ENCO, not Grizzly. Havent looked at a Grizzly in a long time. And its probably true about the options from HF, I cant really confirm it. Havent had the interest. At least from Enco you can get good advice and support and even spare belts and parts for the lathe. Now that I've had the lathe for a couple of years, wish I went up to the next size. As for assorsories, campgems is right on the money. I also have a Central Machine Mill from from HF that I got used from my machinist friend when he moved up to a big Grizzly Knee Mill and converted to CNC (lots of money). I've pretty much doubled what I've spent on assesories for both from what I spent purchasing the equipment. Measuring tools is really important. Quick change tool posts and index bits are nice but not necessary. I only sharpen custom bits for special cuts. Practice cuts by eyeballing can only take you so far. And keep the gibs tight and lubed.

Another site with a good lathe is at http://www.lathemaster.com/ .

Edwin