The Sherline equipment is great for small projects but iffy as a general hobby lathe. I’m with you on spending summers outdoors but it’s great to have something to do when those winter winds start howling.
In September when I moved the lathe downstairs, there were times I was wishing I’d stuck with my original plan for a small lathe… That was challenging.
Yes, summers are too short not to spend outside. We have an unfinished cottage which is great, there are always projects to do & keep me from making trouble (According to my wife…)