Wood Lathes

Vega #1553T 15" Swing 53" Wood Lathe
$1,849.00
V1553-60177T
Model 1553T (Shown with Optional Inverter Drive) The 1500 Series of Woodturning Lathes are designed to provide what the knowledgeable and serious Wood Turner expects; great durability, large capacity, great features, and a wide choice of components. The VEGA 1500 series Lathes are all manufactured, assembled and tested in the USA (Decatur, Illinois). Factory support for Technical and application help are a phone call away. With operator safety in mind, all lathes are shipped from our factory with safety shields. ~THE LATHE BED The lathe bed is fabricated from 4" x 3" x 3/16" wall structural tube which yields a very rigid and wide lathe bed for excellent tool rest support. Holes are provided at the tailstock end of the machine for filling with concrete or sand if desired. (Concrete has 11 times the vibration absorbing capability of cast iron). ~THE LATHE SPINDLE The 1500's headstock spindle is precision CNC machined from 1 1/4" round stock. It is supported i in the cast iron headstock by an oversize 30 MM double row ball bearing on the inboard and a single row 30 MM single row bearing on the outboard side. This combination of bearings provide very high end thrust and axial load capacities with essentially zero end play. The spindle has a #2 morse taper and is through drilled for spur center extraction and gun drilling if desired. ~THE TOOL REST The tool rest base is a heavy steel weldment which is then surface ground on both sides. The tool rest itself is fabricated from 3/16" x 3 1/2" steel (for a slim cross section) and welded to a 1 1/4" shank for excellent rigidity. ~THE TAILSTOCK Made from cast iron, the tailstock of this lathe utilizes a large diameter handwheel for the ram advance, a hefty 1 1/4" spindle with a #2 morse taper, and a 5/8" acme screw. Positive locking of the tailstock to the bed of the lathe is done through a top mounted handle. ~REVERSING FEATURE This is standard on all versions of the 1500 series lathe. The reasons for this are two fold. First, reversing the rotation direction for sanding reduces the amount of sanding required and makes it safer. Second, if using a duplicating attachment, you can position the tool rest on the back side of the lathe, and still hand turn with the lathe running in reverse. Faceplates are secured by a brass tipped set screw for reversing. ~BASIC A/C WITH DRUM REVERSING SWITCH The basic variable speed drive system consists of a 2 step pulley on the Headstock spindle and a high quality variable pitch pulley on the motor shaft. This combination yields a high and low ranged with infinitely variable speeds in each range. Speed change is accomplished by simply raising or lowering the motor. The standard motors on the 1500 series lathes are American made TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) Standard motor #1553 - 1HP ~INVERTER DRIVE SYSTEM (Optional)Available as # V1553-60642T An option for the 1500 Series Lathe is an inverter drive (see below for technical information on this system). Speed change with the Inverter consists of simply rotating a knob on the control box. High or low range can still be selected, depending on the diameter of the workpiece. There is a 1HP system available for the 1533 which features a premium Tosihba motor and KB inteverter. There is a 2HP system for any of the 1500 series lathes which features a premium Toshiba motor and Toshiba inverter. The 2HP system is a state of the art industrial drive, with digital readout for motor RPM's and is programmable. ~SAFETY SHIELD The welded steel mesh of this unique safety guard provides far greater impact protection than plastic. Equally important, it provides a clear view of the work. Plastic shields actually attract sanding dust, consequently are typically not used. The steel mesh ins out of the focal range of the operator so it t imparts very little visual obstruction. The safety shield is mounted on a steel track that runs the length of the lathe bed. It is mounted on rollers, making it easy to position where you want it. A unique locking system automatically locks the guard when the mesh is lowered. It is also available as a kit to mount on other lathes. ~OUTBOARD TURNING SUPPORT (Accessory) The massive outboard turning support bolts directly to the end of the lathe. This provides very secure tool rest support that is necessary for safe and controllable outboard turning. This is not obtainable with traditional pedestal supports. If large diameter outboard turning is going to be done on the lathe we strongly suggest the 2HP Inverter Drive Option. It provides the low RPM's needed for safe turning of large pieces. ~SPECIFICATIONS ~STANDARD FEATURES INCL. Swing over bed 15" 6" Faceplate Spindle Speed (standard A/C) 320-3400 RPM 12" Tool Rest Spindle Speed (Inverter Drives) 0-3400 RPM Tool Rest Base Headstock Spindle 1" - 8TPI Spur Center Morse Taper #2 Cup Center (1553) Tailstock ram travel 2 1/2" Live Center (1596/15120) Mesh Lathe Guard 12 Month Warranty 1553 Machine Weight 375 1553 Shipping Weight 500

SHOP FOX 16" X 43" Wood Lathe with Stand and DRO
~~$599.99~~ $529.99 On Sale!
W1758
W1758 - SHOP FOX® 16" X 43" Wood Lathe with Stand and DRO Here it is! Our fully featured and powerful wood lathe at a competitive price! Featuring a hefty 2 HP motor, ten speeds, a swivel-head for outboard turning, a digital tachometer for exact spindle speed, precision ground cast iron bed, headstock and tailstock quick locks, and heavy cast iron legs for stability, this beauty will handle it all! Digital tachometer Swivel Head Cast iron legs Includes: 6" faceplate, MT#2 spur center, MT#2 live center, tool rest w/ swivel arm base Motor: 2 HP, 110V, single-phase Swing over bed: 16" Distance between centers: 43" Heavy-duty, precision ground cast iron bed and cast iron legs ensure stability and minimal vibration 1" x 8 TPI RH headstock spindle Spindle tachometer with digital readout MT#2 spindle & tailstock tapers Spindle bore: 3/8" Standard tool rest extension 10 speeds: 600 - 2400 RPM Quick lock/release levers for tailstock & headstock 0°, 60°, 90°, 120° and 180° headstock rotation Overall dimensions: 76-1/2"L x 19"W x 48-3/4"H Approximate shipping weight: 294 lbs

Downdrafter : The Dust Solution System
~~$159.99~~ $99.99 On Sale!
R4550
Model 4550 - Pedestal Style Portable Pedestal Downdrafter™ Features Designed Specifically To Collect Dust Generated By Miter Saws Fits Any Make or Model of Miter Saw Pedestal Adjusts from 30” to 44” high With Wide Stance for Stability Industrial Casters For Easy Movement 4” Vacuum Hose Connection System Includes: Durable HIPS plastic hood system (The extra large size of the hood; 21 inches tall, 18 inches wide, 19 inches deep, will capture the dust and direct it in your dust collection system.) Double locking pivot and airflow chamber system (allows the hood to be positioned behind the saw at any cutting configuration) Pedestal with Locking Casters Instructions and mounting hardware