This Toolmate lathe is ideal for anyone that is looking for an affordable, sturdy full length lathe. It has features like a long cast iron bed, swiveling head-stock for turning big bowls, an outboard tool rest extension, and mechanical speed control. The Toolmates head-stock spindle has a very standard 1" x 8tpi thread that enables you to fit a 4-jaw self-centering chuck. The no 2 morse taper in the head- and tail-stock will accept a mandrill for pen turning and with a through hole in the tailstock, long holes can be drilled with ease. The Toolmate lathe is mounted on a sheet-metal stand that is included.