Wood Lathes at Woodworking Corner

Wood Turning Lathe Information

Rod makes good use of his lathe. If you will be turning a lot of wood, you may consider obtaining a quality Wood Lathe which requires:

Heavy-duty cast iron construction throughout
Minimum distance between centers: 40"
Minimum motor size: 3/4 H.P., single phase, 110V/220V
7 speeds: 500-3070 RPM
A headstock that swivels 360 degrees with positive stops at 45 and 90 degrees
A spindle that features positive indexing in 10 degree increments for fast, efficient fluting and veining
Headstock and tailstock should be cast iron and have positive cam action locking devices
Wheels to move in and out of position