Well, I got my Lathe today. Give it a wax job! I am posting a few photos because...I got questions! The square tool block will clamp 3/4+ inch tools. Or is it better to get a tool holder that is 3/4 inch square. Also what speed is best for aluminum? I clamped a flywheel in it to see what dia it would hold. Seems ok with the Homelite flywheel with more to spare. It came with 2 sets of jaws. The only thing that concerns me is...the electric motor seems noisy in the ccw direction, but is quite in the other direction. I may call H.F. about a new motor? Here is photos. thanks Capt,n