Our old Service Manager told me one time this is not the kind of lathe you turn on and walk away from. He said if the piece ever came loose it would go through the concrete block wall next to it. The power is 220V single phase,and it is about 7 or 8 feet long.

Another concern I have is that someone posted on here one time about a guy they knew who died because his clothing got caught in a lathe and it snapped his neck. My kid would be using this too, and I'm not sure I want to expose him to more danger than he faces with all the other tools he uses at the shop.

It is so tempting though, because of the possibilities with one of this quality. And,,,,,,,,,,,,IT"S FREE.

Don