[Tennessee]

That is completely correct, Stew.
Unfortunately, most instructions that come with these lathes, and most others to be honest, do not address the problem of "when is too much wood just too much?" They always talk about starting at the slowest speed, but I don't remember ever seeing anything on weight, balance, etc. I guess they just assume you know.

As long as it will clear the bed, that is the only thing I've ever seen. You just have to use your common sense. If it looks like it will shake your lathe and possibly fly off, chances are it will.

 

[CyberDyneSystems]

I've not looked at one of these in person, how hard would it be to swap out one of the drive pulleys to get a lower speed?

 

[PPK]

What 3-jaw chuck do you use on the headstock? (Or anyone else that has this lathe) I'm looking for something to chuck up a rolling pin from the end.