The SIP 14" x 40" Starter Wood Lathe with 3pc Chisel Kit is a benchtop wood lathe designed to shape, turn and sand wooden workpieces into various shapes and designs. It's a compact design and reduced footprint makes it suitable for small workshops and low-scale woodworking projects where workspace is limited. Applications & uses: Suitable for shaping, turning and sanding wooden workpieces. Ideal for small woodworking workshops and DIY uses. Four turning speeds for greater versatility and application control: Variable speed motor settings of 720/1240/1750/2150rpm. High tailstock with locking nut allows for large turning capacity of longer pieces: Wide distance between centres of 1016mm. Height from centre of lathe base 176mm, which enables a turning capacity of 350mm. A quick release lever allows the tailstock to move easily along the lathe bed frame. Headstock spindle size: 3/4" x 16TP. Open frame steel lathe bed is ideal for workshops with limited work space: Features screw lock