I just got this lathe. The only markings on it is VS1236. It is a 12 inch swing by 36 inches between centers. Someone has rubbed out the manufacturer's name in front of the VS1236. I know it is Chinese made, someone on another site said it looked like an older FREJOTH. They were re-badged under many different names such as ENCO, ACRA, MORTON, and many others. If anyone has any information on it such as the manufacturer or owner's manual, parts list, I would like to here from you.