Powered by a 1/3 HP Watt motor， this lathe also features variable speed (0 RPM - 2500 RPM)， inch and metric dials， turret tool post， chip tray and splash guard. This is a great starter machine offered at an incredibly low price. Like all Grizzly lathes， the G8688 comes with a 1-year warranty which covers parts and assures the unit is free from factory defects. (Consumables are not covered by the warranty.) The G8688 manual was written by our U.S. based Technical Documentation Department and is packed with useful information. The complete and easy to read manual makes it easier to assemble and maintain your lathe. The Grizzly Customer Service and Technical Support Teams are U.S. based. Parts and accessories for the lathe are available on-line and shipped from the Grizzly parts warehouse in Springfield， MO. Made in an ISO 9001 factory.

Variable-speed spindle

16-TPI reversible leadscrew

Cuts RH and LH threads

Forward and reverse in all speeds

Chip tray and backsplash

Thread dial indicator

Inch and metric handwheel graduations