I suspect it's because I've not been turning long enough
and have never used one, but I don't understand why
having a Stubby S750 or one of its peers becomes the
ultimate lathe to which so many turners aspire.

Other than permitting one to GO BIG, turning 400,
500 or 600 pound three foot diameter chunks of
wood into something without having to worry about
bogging down the motor, what is the appeal of this
class of lathe?


charlie b