The Cowells 90ME lathe is a compact screwcutting lathe featuring a solid cast iron construction, back gearing for low speed machining, and accuracy within 0.005mm. Key features include a precision chuck, topslide for taper turning, long tee-slotted crosslide for mounting accessories, and an adjustable trip to prevent accidental collisions. Screwcutting can be done using various changewheel combinations, and the lathe comes with a handbook, toolkit, and 5-year guarantee.