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I don't know. I know everyone talks about how great things were 50-60-70 years ago. And maybe simple things were built better back then with more labor quality and raw material quality. But anything with any sophistication to it, I'll take modern over old. 1960s-1970s car or 2010 car? I think a lathe fits into the sophisticated category. An electric motor makes it sophisticated. The one on this lathe says 2hp, 7.7 amps, and 400/2000 rpm. Not sure how the rpm works with two speeds. A motor would not specify two pulleys. 12 or 16 inch swing? I think you would be better off with a comparable priced new Jet lathe. Or finding a Rikon/Woodfast which is basically identical to this except variable speed. Or save a few more dollars and get the Powermatic 3520. Its only an extra $1500 right now.