High points: The 3⁄4-hp motor offers adequate, though not overabundant, power for spindle and bowl work. Stable machine with little vibration. Comes with a tool-rest extension.
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Positive tool-rest and tailstock lockdown. Smooth operating speed control.
Low points: Machine height is low for average-height users. Inconvenient on/off switch location. Inboard and outboard gap beds can limit tool rest positioning. Noisiest lathe tested, at 85 db.
More points: Gap-bed design seems unnecessary because of the swiveling headstock. Motor location crowds the spindle area.