Thread: Metal lathes

After working in a machine shop for a number of years before i started my current job i have always dreamed of having my own. there is so much you can do with a metal lathe. Right now i am saving up for one and have settled on the mini lathe from harbour freight. I really like the Taig but the deciding factor (with price in mind) is the fact that you can't turn threads with it.(as i understand). From what i've read the HF lathe does require some fine tuning but (and there is a web site dedicated to it) is a serviceable lathe for the price point. One of the longer ones would be a little better but i have space issues.
Those are my thoughts as of now but i'm also open to ideas as it's going to be a while before i can afford one.