?I¡¯m an ex importer of mini lathes. There are 3 manufacturers . The first being Sieg commonly called a kit lathe by many usually requiring lots of work to have accuracy.Easily identified by a¡±H¡± shaped saddle. The best was the Falcon made by the ex export manager of Real Bull who set his own manufacturing company and made an improved version. These two manufacturers lathes can be identified by a more robust rectangular saddle, adjustable lead screw end float, oilers on lead screw bearings plus other hidden improvements.. These 2 are more favourable for the well known reputable dealers using their own brand names.
David Evans