JET Belt Drive Bench Lathes feature an enclosed gearbox with helical cut gears for noise reduction and smooth operation. The full length splash guard on all sizes prevents hot chips and fluid from contaminating the work area and the quick change gearbox allows for fast and easy gear changes for metric threading. Each JET Lathe comes loaded with features you've come to expect, all backed by the industry leading JET Two Year Warranty. Enclosed gearbox design provides smooth, quiet operation. Fast, easy speed changes. Low voltage motor controls. Helical cut headstock gears reudce noise. Change gears allow metric threading. Spindle is supported by precision tapered roller bearings. V-way bed is induction hardened and ground. Gap bed section provided for large diameter work. Independent leadscrew and feed rod.