My father was looking for a fun hobby. He has not done wood working in 20 years and finds this product to be very user friendly and well worth the price! He was so eager to start a project and did great work! The next step is to create a proper bench for it!

My husband is enjoying learning and working with this lathe. He says it what he was looking for as a beginner.

Pretty good.easy to use. Good starter, but that’s about it. PITA to change speeds

I've been using the 14" x 40" lathe for about three months now and I'm thoroughly impressed. The 0.5 HP motor handles everything I've thrown at it, and the four speed settings give me all the flexibility I need. The included chisels are decent quality for getting started. Minimal vibration even at higher speeds.

I've put over 100 hours on this lathe in three months with zero issues. The motor runs cool even during extended sessions, and the belt drive system is straightforward to maintain.

As someone just getting into woodturning, this lathe has been perfect. It's approachable for beginners but has enough capacity and features that I won't outgrow it quickly.

The pulley system for changing speeds is well-designed and easy to adjust. Transitions between speed settings are smooth with minimal belt wear after months of use.

Don't let the benchtop designation fool you - this lathe has serious power. I've been working with maple and walnut with no bogging down. The 0.5 HP motor delivers consistent performance even during extended use.

After outgrowing my mini lathe, this was the perfect step up. The increased capacity and power have opened up new project possibilities, while still fitting in my limited workshop space.

After comparing numerous lathes, the Garvee offered the best combination of capacity, power, and price. The 40" bed length allows for versatile project sizes, while the variable speeds handle everything from roughing to finishing.