I could find anything before the 2000's on mini lathe.?
The designer had look at what really need for turning today.
1) How offen does anyone cut left hand threads.?
2) Signle point Thread most do not? do
3) Is DC or VDF drive gives simple drive motor.?
4) Back gears not need use a larger motor for torque at low speed.?
5) Most buying a mini lathes are looking for lathe they can move easily keep weight under 120 pounds so two can move the lathe.?
6) Chuck just use the flange used on chuck most will never use a 4 jaw. If do just chuck plate.?
I do not know why a sub size morse tapper.? I had Center dating back to 1960's that a short it land in the trash can.?
Dave?
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