In my ideal world I would have a modern lathe with a 30" or more swing, the ability to use a tailstock and a captured hollowing system on those big forms, a compact footprint and a 1 1/4"-8 spindle. The Stubby 750 and 1000 lathes seem to fit the bill. I am wondering if anyone in striking distance of Vermont has one and would be willing to let me have a look at it. If I am overlooking some other machine with the same specs please tell me.