Paul, David,
I appreciate the help. I think I will go with the taig. The starter kit looks to be a good start. I am not to intereted in watches at this time. This is what comes with the starter kit.
Package #3 (1017-3) Just about everything you will need
– Micro lathe assembled unit
– Collet set with 8 collets and closer
– 3 jaw self centering chuck
– 0 to 1/4 inch Jacobs chuck
– 6 piece tool bit set
– Drilling tailstock with 3/8-24 thread
– 12 x 18 mounting board
– motor mount bracket
– 1/2 inch pulley set (3M 500 belt)
– 1/4 hp Marathon Motor (1725 RPM) wired with switch and cord.
$196.00
$31.90
$65.90
$10.90
$29.90
$40.10
$8.00
$5.40
$27.60
$106.70
Internet special
with free shipping
in the U.S.A.
$491.06
Upgrade any package to a powerfeed lathe for only 75.00 more
I am not sure what the power feed does for the lathe. Can you explain it’s purpose 
Mahlon