Metal Lathe

[Accelo]

I currently have a Myford Super 7
Likely too small for your needs but excellent small lathes with a stellar reputation.
Draw backs, to the Myfords, are a small bore in the headstock and screw on chucks.
And the price as they are at the top end of pricing for smaller lathes.
My wife has no idea how many lathes I have. LOL
She doesn't care either but they are around the shop.
3" Sherlines to a 15" Polish lathe. Love them all.
I have used Jets and they are built on price.
My brother-in-law has one and he hit the headstock with something small and it broke off a piece of bondo that was almost 1/4" thick. I typically stay away from them.
However, a Jet Lathe is better than no lathe so don't rule them out completely.
Except for the 9" and under sizes, pretty worthless at that price point.
Cheers.