The "Stud" lathe was designed as a simple machine, shorn of unnecessary features, and intended for the rapid production of screwed studs and bolts. The apron was of the expensive "rise-and-fall" type, which allowed rapid and accurate setting of the tool height - though doing nothing for rigidity and turning performance, which hardly mattered on this type of small-diameter work. The compound slide rest was omitted, as was power cross feed - both being incompatible with the special type of saddle used.