Don't tell anyone. That picture you see there was actually staged. I cut the disc down several days earlier and had the machine all covered up in welding blankets, except for the spinning parts. Then I decided it was a kodak moment, so it was re-cresated for the picture. You wouldn't have been able to tell it was a lathe had I taken the shot during the actual process.
Not to worry, I'm very picky about my lathe.
It may be a cheap unit but it has served me well.
I remember your the one who told me about them.
I just replaced the Chinese motors on it with some German ones. Works a lot better now. More Power!

Curtis