Weighty, cast iron bases dampen vibrations and reduce the chances of minute shakes or wobbles that can ruin a workpiece. The heft of cast iron also allows you to apply the force necessary to perform ...

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Positioned on top of a beefy cast-iron base–which provides 427 pounds of stability–this lathe has 18 inches of swing and 36 inches between centers. That's plenty of room for large diameter bowls as ...