This is a cream puff set up ready to go to work. I ran the machine yesterday and it works perfectly. I not have done any work on this machine in 6 years and it has been taking up space that I need. This machine was replaced by two saw tapering machines I set up in my shop 6 years ago. Very stable!!!Ä«etween the cost of the lathe, DC Motor, Router and custom taper bar system and electric wiring system with the E Stop I have about 3,500.00 invested in this set up. This is a premier box and works perfect and a very sound foundation for the lathe. Mounted on a very nice steel bench tool box with cabinet and drawer storage. Three Jaw Chuck, tool post mount and Tail stock included. You can turn on the lathe and walk away and it automatically turns off when tapering jobs are finished. This lathe is wired up to an adjustable E stop function that turns off the router, lead screw and lathe when tapering of shaft or butt is performed to eliminate chance of crashing. Slow travel on the X Axis is critical for smooth taper cuts. Large Variable Speed Controlled DC Motor that has been installed to run the lead screw at a much slower travel than the lathe's gearing system was capable of for tapering shafts and butts. Up & Down Two Taper Bar Set Up ( Straight Butt and Shaft Contour ) with Rigid Router mount with dust box that attaches to cross slide. Long Bed Atlas Lathe custom modified for Cue Making: