My latest lathe acquired was a gift, this mini lathe from Canadian Tire and here set up for pens. It only weighs about 40 pounds and is easy to take on a trip to the cottage or use for simple demonstrations All it needs for a bench is a portable work unit or for that matter the nearest table or deck rail top. It turns 8" over the bed and 5" over the banjo. Most of the time I have it set up for pens but I have turned a 6" bowl on it.
