Question about starter wood lathe...need help.

[RulesTwin]

I have been interested in the topic of wood turning for a while now but never went out and bought a lathe yet.

Now I found two I have to choose from and need help telling me which one would be better for me. Now please keep in mind im just starting out and im looking at this as just a starter lathe. Down the road if I find this topic just as interesting as I do now I will upgrade to a better one.

I just dont know what one would be better. One has more speeds and the other has a bigger motor. One has a reverseable head and the other doesnt. They both have good and bad options. So please your info would help greatly.

Thanks

RT

Lathe 1: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=45276&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=

Lathe 2: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=34706&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=

[rich-h]

Hey There
I Would Check Out Craftsman Or Delta Before I Would
Get One From Harbor Frieght. I Have Got A Few Things
From Them And Their Not Bad But Alittle On The Cheap
Side. Also If You Have Any Problems You May Have A
Hard Time Getting Replacement Parts.
Good Luck And Happy Turning
Rich