BestEquip Metal Lathe 7″ x 14″,Mini Metal Lathe 0-2500 RPM Variable Speed,Mini Lathe with 4″ 3-jaw Chuck,Bench Top Metal Lathe, Benchtop Lathe, for Various Types of Metal Turning

TLDR: I would buy this lathe again, every day of the week, and twice on Sundays.The Good: All of the critical to function parts of the lathe worked out of the box and seem to be able to achieve the tolerances I expected. I’m not a machinist, but I am a Statistical Analyst, so I speak math. I’ve only done about 1/3 of the suggestions to improve runout I’ve been able to find, and I’m already making chips and making projects successfully. My expectation is that as I learn how to use the lathe and use better quality steel, I should be able to at least cut the error in cuts in half by making my skills better, and the tolerances are already good enough(for now).The Average(as expected): This lathe is not a “Hizzly” 7×14 lathe and you are not paying for the hand holding that “Hizzly” provides in their user experience. I was first given incorrect tracking information. The company I ordered from replied within 12 hours and corrected that. The crate the lathe comes in is substantial, but obviously took some whacks in shipping. Several small parts were broken out of the box. None were critical enough for me to return a working machine in mostly good shape. Many of the beginners projects suggested on line are to make upgrades advance wheels/handles/fittings/etc. anyway. Several parts were slightly bent, again, not badly. The lathe required cleaning before use as expected.Summary: This lathe cost me about 1/4 of the price of a similar “Hizzly”. I would estimate it to be 80% as “good” as the top brand in function. In my mind that’s a huge win. I’ve already successfully made a Hydraulic Deprimer Punch for Berdan Shells, which required - 2/100th mm tolerance. Most of the error in the cuts is still me. I’m using HF brazed carbide tooling I sharpened myself as required, and this seems to cut steel just fine with 3/100th mm spring cuts offering a finish that can be smoothed and chamfered with a light file and sandpaper . Bottom line is that what this lathe does it does well, but not perfectly, and I feel like I got more than I paid for. I’ll take 80% of the utility for 25% of the cost every time.