When you are on the Brute Squad, it doesn't take a lot to stall a lathe. For roughing, I don't cut the wood as it wishes to cut, I hog it off. Finish cuts are for the as it wishes part. Now, if I had a 5 hp motor..... Both versions of the lathe are good, but for me, I want the extra torque.
For selling, I was semi professional, which means I sold enough to support my habit, and paid some bills, but not enough to make a living. That would have taken all of the fun out of it. I was turning on a 110 volt DVR last night, and found it way under powered for my taste. Still a good lathe, but just not enough meat..
robo hippy