The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Thank you guys, thats help a lot.

Ok, thank you, but where i can find actual torque. For an example i find cheap Fisher turntable, but there is no torque information about it. Is there is any resources where i can find this info?

As I understand, for DIY lathe high torque turntable needed. Problem is that most new turntables (Technics or Stableton) with high torque (about 4,5 kg) cost too much. This is ridiculous I dont need hi-end turntables for home-made DIY lathe, honestly I just need good motor. As I heard some old turnt...