Instead of nylon gears, this tiny metal lathe employs metal gears. The service life of an aluminum handwheel can be extended. This 550W metal processing lathe is capable of working on small and medium-sized projects. You can manage a wider range of projects with its 13.78"/350mm center-to-center and 7.09"/180mm bed swing. The maximum speed is 2,000 RPM. This mini wood lathe has a 1/3 HP pure copper motor and 10 different speed settings. The maximum speed is 3,200 RPM. The bed and headstock are made of cast iron for stability. And the gears are all metal for durability. PROS🟢 Convenient tailstock center No cross slide travel CONS🔴 Can be too bulky for some spaces