Home/Machines/Bench Top Lathe
Bench Top Lathe
Manual

Bench Top Lathe

Compact manual lathe perfect for small workshops and hobby machinists. Portable yet capable of precision work.

Swing Over Bed

9"

Max Turning Length

20"

Spindle Speed Range

100-2500 RPM

Key Features

Compact Design

Space-saving design perfect for small workshops and educational settings.

Belt Drive System

Variable speed pulley system for smooth speed changes and quiet operation.

Mini Quick Change Tool Post

Compact tool post system for rapid tool changes in limited space.

Precision 3-Jaw Chuck

High-quality 3-jaw chuck with reversible jaws for both ID and OD work.

Technical Specifications

Basic Specifications

Spindle Bore

0.8"

Spindle Taper

MT3

Cross Slide Travel

4.5"

Compound Travel

2.5"

Power and Speed

Motor

3/4 HP

Power Supply

110V Single Phase

Thread Range

8-56 TPI

Feed Range

0.002-0.012 ipr

Safety Guidelines

  • Ensure machine is securely mounted to bench
  • Keep tools and workpieces appropriate to machine size
  • Use eye protection and avoid loose clothing
  • Never leave chuck key in chuck
  • Maintain clean and organized workspace

Common Operations

FacingBasic

Creating a flat surface perpendicular to the workpiece axis.

Reducing the diameter of a workpiece to a specified size.

Maintenance Schedule

Belt Inspection

Frequency: Monthly

Check belt condition and tension, adjust as needed.

Way Lubrication

Frequency: Before Each Use

Apply way oil to all sliding surfaces before operation.

Chuck Cleaning

Frequency: Weekly

Clean and oil chuck jaws and scroll mechanism.

Alignment Check

Frequency: Monthly

Verify headstock and tailstock alignment.