Remember when you could turn brass, steel, aluminum, and more. The WEN Variable Speed 7 in. by-16 in. 2 Direction Metal Lathe provides users anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM of turning power to make knobs, custom screws, parts, chess pieces, and whatever else your heart desires. With 7 in. of swing and 16 in. of space between centers, you'll be able to turn metal of all shapes and sizes. The variable speed motor adjusts anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM in either rotational direction. The onboard thread indicator helps users turn screw threads anywhere from 12 TPI to 52 TPI with either metric or imperial pitches. The 3-jaw chuck holds workpieces tightly in place while the optional auto feed can be adjusted to meet the needs of the project at hand. The 5/16 in. capacity tool post allows up to four cutting tools to be mounted at once, making for simple substitutions mid-project. The WEN Metal Lathe also features an MT3 spindle taper, an MT2 dead center tailstock taper, a .0.8 in. spindle bore (20 mm), a 2-1/2 in cross slide travel (65 mm), a 2.16 in. compound slide travel, a .004 to .008 in. per revolution longitudinal feed rate (.1 to .2 mm), a complete set of change gears, and a 4 amp motor. This unit measures in at 92.6 lbs. and 12 in. H with a 31 in. x 11-1/2 in. footprint. And because it's a WEN product, your metal lathe comes backed by a 2-year warranty, a stocked inventory of replacement parts, and a friendly customer help line.