Just as you'd expect with a larger, more-extensive lathes, changing the thread selections is quick and easy on our M1099 10" x 26" Benchtop Lathe with quick-change gearbox. Instead of swapping change gears for each thread selection, merely refer to the thread chart and rotate the alpha and numeric dials to the correct configuration. This six-speed lathe also has extended-length, hardened-and-ground precision bedways, 1" spindle bore, 5" 3-jaw universal chuck, 6-1/2" 4-jaw independent chuck, 8" faceplate, steady rest, follow rest, and 4-way turret tool post.