turbo rebuild, has anyone attempted it?? Options

[celicaGT96]

has anyone tried to rebuild their ct26???
Im planning on getting a turbo soon, and wanted to rebuild it with a rebuild kit from I forgot what site.
I know its not recommended, but I really dont want to pay all that money to have it rebuilt.
The main thing Im concered about is the balancing.
Can it be built by me, and then taken somewhere to be balanced, or does balancing just consist of actually lineing everything up during the rebuilding process?
Also please dont suggest a pre-built turbo because of other reasons that dont matter.
Just so some of you know, NO I have never done anything like this, but I do have a rather good understanding of mechanical work, and things of that nature.
any help or advice would be great....

[lagos]

and i know you dont want to hear it but if you wanna get cheap with the turbo, you might as well give up now because turboing your car will nickel and dime you to death. unless you spend good money, or really know what you are doing and shop around for a long time, you will have problems left and right when you go the cheap route which will only end up costing you the money you saved.

man speaks the truth !