Hi there, was wondering if there's any one over here who could give me some advice with regards to purchasing a smallish lathe for hobby use.
The main reason I want to get one being I lost access to the Colchester master I used to use for all the bits and pieces I needed

I've had a look at local ones but most are of the larger types being over 1000mm between centres, and costing well over my budget. I came across a website in the UK which do ship abroad...
http://www.warco.co.uk/metal-lathes-metalworking-lathe-machine/302934-wm290-variable-speed-lathe-wm-290-vf.html

This type looks perfectly suited for my needs , the size is right, chuck and spindle size is good, DRO is also handy and it can take a milling attachment.....but the brand, hmmm, I'venever heard about it so I guess its something made in China!
Anyone got some experience of these guys and their machines or any other brands I could check out or consider?