Mini Metal Lathe 7"x14" - Variable Speed Mini Lathe that includes 3" 3-jaw chuck, 2 sets of jaws, and chuck key, LittleMachineShop.com (1014)

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Overview - A full featured mini lathe with professional capabilities at an incredible price. An indispensable workhouse in workshops for many years and featuring a small footprint suitable for home, commercial and educational use. Ideal for all kinds of precision metal work including: turning, facing, grooving, parting, threading, drilling, boring, knurling, and tapping. A true metalworking tool for professional outcomes vs. a look-a-like toy.
Machine features - The LittleMachineShop.com exclusive version of this machine includes a full 14" bed length for longer work pieces, a 1/3 HP variable speed spindle motor (with spindle speeds from 100 - 2500 RPM) and 2 speed ranges for low speed torque, Zero-settable hand wheels graduated in 0.001" on cross slide and compound rest, 4-way indexing tool post set for 5/16" (8 mm) tools, E-stop safety power switch, Rear apron shield, and backsplash.
Extended threading capability - A 16 TPI reversible lead screw for right-hand and left-hand threads, standard threading dial, and real top and bottom half-nuts, allow you to create every American Standard Unified inch screw thread from 4 to 80 threads per inch. With the extra 21 tooth change gear (included) you can create every American Standard Metric thread from 0.3 to 8.0 mm pitch.
Included contents: 32 full page Mini Lathe Users Guide (complete with operation examples, maintenance guidelines, parts diagram, wiring diagram, etc.), Precision 3" (80 mm) 3-jaw self-centering lathe chuck with two sets of jaws and a chuck wrench, Tailstock (13mm) drill chuck with shank and a 6mm drill bit, 8 mm Brazed Carbide RH Turning Tool, MT2 dead center, An 11-gear change gear set that includes a 21 tooth gear for accurate metric threading, Two open end wrenches, Four hex (Allen) wrenches.
About Us - LittleMachineShop.com is small U.S. business and the premier source of tooling parts and accessories for bench top machinists. We have a direct relationship with the Manufacturer, and we offer full technical support for the machine plus all replacement parts, upgrades and accessories to keep it running for years of service. The 1014 lathe is manufactured by a world leader in lathes and mills and makes metalworking machines for some of the biggest tool brands in the world.
Contact Us: We are home shop machinist and makers ourselves. For over 20 years we have provided resources and information for bench top machinists to better practice their craft in addition to the products we sell. If you have any questions, please feel to reach out to us and we would be happy to help.