I have the Jet mini and dont really like it.
- Hard to change belt speed
- Like CS said bad on off switch location
- Underpowered
If I had it to do over I would look at the Rikon
- Indexing head
- easy speed change
- bigger capacity
http://www.rikontools.com/Products/Lathes/70-100.html
To re-iterate what Slip said dust collector is a must
dont do it, "it" will own you