SHOP FOX W1752 Mini Wood Lathe
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Product Feature
- Quick access speed changes
- Swing over bed: 10-Inch
- Tailstock travel: 3-1/4-Inch
- Tool rest length: 6-1/4-Inch
- Includes tool rest, live rolling center, spur center and 3-Inch face plate
Product Description
This stable bench-top wood lathe has six speeds ranging from 480 to 4023 RPM, providing the flexibility for any turning project.SHOP FOX W1752 Mini Wood Lathe Review
well i bought this lathe as an entry level machine and i am not convinced that it is a good buy for a beginner. The machine arrived mostly intact with the only damage being to the top platic belt cover, it was missing a small chunk out of it right on top, i covered it with duct tape to help protect the belt and gears from wood and other debris. The first thing i did was check to make sure all the parts were present ( they were) and then set the lathe up and turned it on, it ran fine. after that i checked to see if the tail stock was in line with the headstock, it wasnt and there were no lateral adjusting screws, the vertical allignment was acceptable (off by just a hair) and after i checked the gap between the ways and the allignment posts on the tailstock i found that there was a .015" differance between the two. i solved this problem with some .005" shim stock that i bent arount the alignment posts, after that the fit was very snug and the tailstock lined up close enough. As far as opperation goes the lathe perfoms acceptably, i have no trouble with excessive vibration or loss of power. As far as general design, the machine was obviously made in china (stickers all over it) and the quality of work was not that great, the major beef i have with design is that the motor guard only covers the front side and front top half of the motor, meaning that shavings end up sitting right on top of the motor, i stop from time to time and blow the chips away from the motor. The belt seems to be starting to fray already, as this is a consumable part of the machine i am not overly concerned and plan of buying a new one right away incase i need it. all in all i would say that this is an acceptable lathe for the price, but if you are a begginer who has no knowlege of lathes at all ( i work as a machinist) i would reccomend either buying a more user friendly lathe, or enlisting the knowlege of someone with more experiance with lathes.Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "SHOP FOX W1752 Mini Wood Lathe" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from SHOP FOX W1752 Mini Wood Lathe ...
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