No particular axe to grind, but when I find that a claim has been inflated/distorted, I start to look for other points which might ‘blind-side’ a non-savvy buyer.

Compressors were historically rated on free air delivery – cheap marketing hype states ‘displacement’ which is fairly irrelevant – except that it is quoting an exaggerated figure which may be misunderstood by a lot of purchasers, who may be disappointed when they find the free air delivery of the purchased machine is insufficient….

I note some bandsaws quote high values for their motors as though they are somehow better than those that provide sensible power for sawing through metal with the same 25 thou wide saw blade.

When excessive claims are made, I start asking questions (or compare carefully) about other claims within the specification, as well. Even those specifications that might be conveniently omitted by the seller…..

It is not just hobby engineering/diy/other hobbies, either. The number of wind turbines (I have seen advertised in the past) which could not possibly provide the electrical power claimed, unless the laws of physics were rewritten, cannot be counted on one hand (possibly both hands – and I have all my digits).

I wonder if anyone has changed the belts and pulleys on one of these lathes to give lower speeds and more torque?