I've used both the Sieg lathe (currently own a MicroMark 7x14 version) and a Unimat DB200. The Unimat was cooler and had more accessories (mini table saw = awesome), but the bed was super flexible so you had to work with that. The Sieg is not cool and has its own limitations, but it is cheaper overall and comes with a compound slide, which the Unimat DB does not.