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The lathe you are getting is light industrial, and I would expect it to last a lot longer than we will be around. The lathe models have been around for awhile, so I do not expect to see an issue with replacement parts, other than the cost. I would not get gibs, as they are matched to the machine and would get minimal wear. On lathes, I adjust my gibs maybe once every 2-3 years, so I do not expect them to wear out for decades. Same goes for the lead screws. About the only thing I would suggest getting would be extra way wipers for the carriage and tailstock, and if you pressurized lube system has a disposable oil filter, a few replacements. The cross slide split nut would be the only item that might need replacement periodically (every 8-10 years?), I have adjusted mine once in 3 years. I would expect wear items to be kept in stock by Acra, Kent, Grizzly (SB) which are all carry the same models of Sunmaster lathes.