I have had the 7"x10" HF. For me it's a hobby (since retiring from Air Force). I find the tweaking and improving very therapeutic. Cross slide tight and grabby, an hour later gliding smooth. Part of the fun.
I've learned threading and have made some excellent threads on plastic, aluminum and...
Hey, I've had one for over a year now and no complains. Used correctly consumables last long. They are easy to get on eBay and Amazon. These are unique to this model and other consumables will NOT work.
My question is has anyone used the machine wired for 110 vac?