Powerful variable speed bench lathe in a compact size (just 13” wide) suitable for use at the workbench. Its permanent magnet motor is extremely quite and smooth running with all the power and speed required for a variety of polishing and buffing jobs. Cast iron base has suction cup feet for a secure hold on the work surface. Features 1/6 HP high torque motor; 125 watts; 5/16” diameter. Motor shaft, ball bearing; 500-7,000 rpm; Basic unit comes with left hand and one right hand tapered spindles for holding buffs and brushes up to 4” in diameter. Kit includes the M.BL Bench Lathe with A-TM-5 and A-TM-6 Tapered Spindles, A-CHA-5 Collet Holder with 3/32", 1/8" & 1/4" collets, and A-WM-6 Wheel Mandrel. This Kit was formerly called the BL-1A Bench Lathe Kit.