Lou Ann has always gotten my paycheck to cover the cost of running the home, clothes for the girls, needed items. 10% went into the farm account. I trained and shod horses for extra money, now I drive bus for my personal money. That money bought cattle and the special feeds for the girls 4H livestock, I have had a surge of money in the past couple of years as the girls no longer need six to ten calves and eight pigs for fair.
I have looked at that lathe since it came out, really like its features, don't think I would sell my JET MINI as it has been a workhorse for me, but the reverse and index are features I think I would learn to enjoy quickly. Keep us updated on your likes and dislikes and how it holds up for you and what you turn on it.