I began less than 3 months ago with the process you are now beginning. These are just my opinions. The folks out here will take you from scratch and save you money at the end of the road, IF you listen to them. I believe in buying good tools in the first place. Should you change your mind you can always get most of your money back from good tools, cheap ones sit or are given away. Your vise is the most important tool and should be a well educated decision. Many, many to choose from, and leave the knock offs in the store. Some to look into are the Danvise, peak rotary,anvil apex, renzetti traveler. All these are similar rotary vises. The Danvise is surprisingly well made being mostly composite, and is very affordable. You can spend $800 on a vise if you were inclined but it's just not needed. Check for smooth rotation, smooth closing of the cam that holds the jaws closed, and overall adjustments. I found some lower priced ones that were raspy or hard to operate. Rotary makes winding chenille easier and lets you check the other side while sitting. A Matarelli finisher and CERAMIC bobbins are good to have. Steel bobbins work but can be aggravating sometimes(cutting thread).
Good luck in your search and the dumb question is the one you don't ask cuz you never get an answer. These are a bunch of stand up guys, one and all, and will do most anything to help you out. Welcome to the most complete fishing site around. Skeet.