Have not used a lathe since high school shop class. Bought a used lathe a couple of years ago when I retired and have pretty much taught myself through books, videos and lots of practice. Have now turned around 30-40 bowls, ice cream scoop and bottle opener handles and most recently a rolling pin (now have to talk the wife into using it to make me a apple pie). Look forward to reading and learning even more from other post on this site. Also does anyone have any experience with the record power herald lathes? May get a new lathe in the future and the size and features of this machine would work well in my small shop. Thanks a bunch!