I stumbled on this lathe around May time and haven't been able to use it much because of working as a raft guide and living on the river... away from my new obsession. But the few times I've stood at it for 6+ hours have been phenomenal, for the exception of the banjo breaking 3 times now. I've gotten it brazed back in 3 different places, about time to find a new one. If anyone has any better suggestions than ebay to find an old cast banjo with a hole for a 1" shank tool rest let me know. But here it is, without the belt. 1953 Homecraft.