It's time to master the turning craft. An overview of the lathe, which has long wanted to go to the workshop.
Recently, a small lathe appeared in my home workshop.
The machine is small but solid. Cast iron bed. Machine weight 37 kg.
Below are more detailed specifications.
Machine characteristics:
Maximum turning diameter over bed 305 mm
Distance between centers (maximum workpiece length)450 mm
Output motor power 220 V / 50 Hz / 1 phase / 0.55 kW
Motor power consumption (starting current)0.825 kW (3.75A)
Spindle speed (variable)500-1800 rpm (low range) 1000-3800 rpm (high range)
Spindle threadM33 x 3.5
Stop length 150 mm
Spindle taper MK2
Tailstock quill taper MK2
Number of positions of the dividing device 24 positions
Packing dimensions 900 x 320 x 470 mm
Net / gross weight 37/40 kg
The machine took on this site.
I'm new to the turning business. A couple of times, of course, I was engaged in turning, but more on the little things, so now there is an opportunity to plunge into this business more thoroughly. And with a good machine it will be a pleasure.
While temporarily, but at the right level, it took the place of one of the suspended modules of my universal workbench.
As for the machine, then I suggest looking at its small overview.
The machine runs very quietly. Equipped with a 550W DC motor.
There is a smooth speed control in two ranges.
Ranges are set by transferring the belt to different pulleys
The RPM indicator is bright enough and with large numbers.
There is also a work area lighting on a flexible leg. (Bulb not included)
On top there is a 24-position indexing device lock. This can be useful, for example, when making flutes.
The handrail is small - 150 mm wide, it moves very easily along the bed and is securely fixed.
Tailstock quill stroke 50 mm. The quill also has markings.
There is also a tool stand that attaches to the bed.
The spindle has a faceplate that is screwed onto the spindle. The four-fluted center on the spindle and the rotating center of the tailstock have an MK-2 morse taper
Instead of centers, you can put, for example, a drill chuck.
By the way, I tried to clamp a flexible shaft with a burr into the installed drill chuck. At maximum (3800 rpm) speed, the burr copes well.
While I make handles for homemade turning tools on it.
Additionally, I offer a video review of this machine
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Alexander.
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