I do hear what you are saying about the slippery slope CW. The little Advance is a bit of a toy really though, and single person lift to put in a box for later if required.

Would it be likely to assume that the feed rod for other 1340 lathes is the same? Available but $$$$. The "BDB1340A-1702 Feed Rod" for JET lathes sell in the States for US$211 to $280 + p&h. If Machinery house has them I'd imagine them to be a bit pricey.
Are all of these differently Branded and variations of 1340GH lathes made by Liang Dei and therefore usinge the same parts?