That does look a pretty good piece of kit , I turn mostly hollow forms and use tools (some home made) in a free hand style and at times it can be quite physical , ( up to 15" over the tool rest ) but I have a lot of "feel " with that method and it works for me , I would however like to see and try one of these , but not sure if it would fit my lathe which is a short bed woodfast and I work from the end with tailstock removed, but sure it could be adapted to fit .