Palmgren's 9" bench engine lathe delivers the precision, power and versatility to handle a wide range of turning operations normally found in much larger machines. Heavy cast iron construction, smooth power transmission, precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle, hardened and ground ways all designed to give you years of trouble-free, precise turning. Built and inspected to the DIN 8606 toolmakers' precision lathe standard, assuring accuracy and consistent performance. The bench lathe is the right choice for turning small metal parts and is used in prototype shops, tool rooms, fabrication shops, maintenance shops, jewelry manufacturing and by home and hobby machinists.