Hi, John.
Thanks for you comments about a basement shop and the crate. I've pretty much decided that getting the lathe to the basement would be a challenge, as you say, and setting up the machine shop there isn't feasible for that and several other reasons. I think my best option is to set it up in part of my garage, provided my wife agrees. At least then it will be conveniently located at home; but that will require quite a bit of planning and preparation prior to getting the lathe.
Bob
Thanks for you comments about a basement shop and the crate. I've pretty much decided that getting the lathe to the basement would be a challenge, as you say, and setting up the machine shop there isn't feasible for that and several other reasons. I think my best option is to set it up in part of my garage, provided my wife agrees. At least then it will be conveniently located at home; but that will require quite a bit of planning and preparation prior to getting the lathe.
Bob