12” X 16-1/2” VARIABLE SPEED MIDI LATHE 70-1516VSRK has been designed to offer features seen on larger industrial lathes. An ideal lathe for novice to professional turners. Designed with a powerful 1.25HP DC BRUSHLESS motor, electronic variable speed controls, a wide range of operating speeds, digital RPM readout, ample diameter and spindle length turning capacities in forward and reverse drives.

Corded control box has a magnetic back that allows it to be moved along the front of the cast iron lathe bed, and positioned where you want it for easiest access when turning. Left, headstock end of the lathe bed is milled to take a special 13-1/2” bed extension (70-903 sold separately) to allow outboard turning of diameters up to 15”.

• Powerful 1.25 HP DC BRUSHLESS Motor
• Magnets on Back of the Control Box Allow it to be Placed Anywhere Easily Accessible to Turners for Quick Controlling of the Lathe Speeds or Emergency Stopping.
• Pivoting Belt Cover for Easy Access when Changing Belt Speeds
• Ball-Bearing Construction for Smooth, Precise Spindle Operation
• Machined Bed and Matching Components give Precise Alignment
• Adjustable Locking Handles Keep Components Positioned Securely
• 1” Diameter Tool Rest Post
• Lathe Bed Has Machined Ends for Adding Extensions to Increase Spindle Capacity

• Motor: 3,200 RPM
• Direction: Forward (C-Clockwise) & Reverse (Clockwise)
• Number of Speeds: Variable
• Speed Ranges: 250-850, 430-1450, 950-3200 RPM
• Swing Over Bed: 12" (304.8 mm)
• Swing Over Tool Rest: 9-1/4" (228.6 mm)
• Working Distance Between Centers: 16-1/2" (406.4 mm)
• Tool Rest Post Diameter: 1" (25.4 mm)
• Headstock Spindle x TPI: 1" x 8TPI

• LATHE INCLUDES Z3 Chuck System, 2”/50MM Jaw Set, Spur Center, Live Center, 3” Faceplate, 6” Pro Tool Rest with 1” Diameter Post, Knock-Out Bars, Wrenches and Tool Holder.

If you have a return issue, contact Woodcraft Supply customer service @ 1-800-535-4482 for return details. Customer pays return freight.

When returning product, please include the invoice number or customer number and refer to the back of the invoice for shipping instructions.

If purchased at a Woodcraft Store, please return the item directly to the store where your purchase was made.

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