My father gave me his 36" Craftsman lathe today. He got it for Christmas from my mother in the mid 70's. It's the one I learned to turn on. He is in his 80's now and is learning new techniques all the time. He just got a new lathe. What an inspiration he is to me. I am so pleased to get this lathe. Probably will use it for the rest of my life, and never desire another one. Just wanted to share my good fortune. I can't wait to get it set up and get to turning with it!