Precision, power and versatility enable the Palmgren Combination Bench Lathe and Mill to handle a wide range of turning operations normally associated with larger machines, according to a recent company news release.

The bench lathe, which is said to be suitable for turning small metal parts, may be used for secondary operations and in prototype shops, tool rooms, fabrication shops, maintenance shops, jewelry manufacturing and by home/hobby machinists.

Constructed from heavy cast iron, the lathe provides smooth power transmission and precision thrust, and has been designed to give years of trouble-free, precise turning.

The all gear drive transmission and variable speed control on the mill reportedly allows full power at any speed driving the cutting tools at nearly 100 percent of available horsepower and torque.