As mentioned Michael, my minilathe is also a CJ18a and as I pointed out it is powered by a brushed motor not a brushless, but it is non the worse for that.
I would not worry about the torque and the top speed, with the high and low gear settings the lathe has a good range of speed and it is not short of power.
I agree with Ketan, use the lathe and have some fun, I,m sure you wont find the lathe a problem.
Ron
Edited By Ron Laden on 31/08/2018 22:32:47
Edited By Ron Laden on 31/08/2018 22:33:26