The kid and I are also ordering a HRT210 with that used 98 VF/4 getting squeezed into the garage (2 posts down). There are 2 different HRT items we were quoted and we honestly are not sure whick one is a better choice?

The two are: HRT210 w/ a 6" adjustable chuck. no tailstock. And a HRT210A6 w/ air-tailstock. To me, as long as we can also mount an adjustable chuck on the HRTA6, it is probably a better deal? (and only a few bens more).

What does he want to do? Use an HRT to mount stock (in a chuck) and do 3D milling w/ a Rotary and grow/learn as he's only 20. The hrt210 has no tailstock The hrtA6 has the pneumatic tail-stock included, and a collect setup on the face. No chuck.

What is the hrtA6 technically used for? more along the lines of index work?

thanks! We're trying to read and keep up! Any advice appreciated.