Another very popular lathe made in the USA. www.taigtools.com A very rugged little machine. What sets this one apart is that the motor is an option you can therefore put your own motor with it, however the option motor is a whacking great 1021 watt unit. Compare this with the 100 watt of the little Unimat SL. No burnt out motor problems with this one. The price is good at $436.45 for a machine complete with 3 jaw chuck, boring bar, tailstock, Jacobs drill chuck, motor and mount, mounting board and pulleys.