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• Powerful 2.5HP 230V motor.
• Increased Spindle Height for creating greater diameter spindles, bowls and platters.
• Lathe Bed Has Machined Ends and Front for Adding Extensions to Increase Turning Capabilities
• Magnets on Back of the Control Box Allow it to be Placed Anywhere Easily Accessible to Turners for Quick Controlling of the Lathe Speeds or Emergency Stopping.
• Machined Bed and Matching Components give Precise Alignment
• Ball-Bearing Construction for Smooth, Precise Spindle Operation
• Adjustable Locking Handles Keep Components Positioned Securely
• Pivoting Belt Cover for Easy Access when Changing Belt Speeds
• 8” PRO Tool Rest Features Hardened Steel Top Rod to Provide Extra Control of Tools When Turning
18″ x 24″ Variable Speed Lathe #70-1824VSR2 offers woodturners a variety of new features that make it the most versatile lathe in RIKON’s line – swivel headstock, spindle lock, spindle indexing, 3 bed extension positions, variable speeds from 50 to 3850 RPMs, digital read out display, moveable magnetic control box, 115V outlet for plugging in lights or other accessories, and increased tool storage.
| Horsepower |
2.5 HP TEFC |
| Amps |
14A. 50/60HZ |
| Volts |
230V, 3 PH |
| RPM |
1,720 RPM |
| Direction |
Forward (C-Clockwise) & Reverse (Clockwise) |
| Number of Speeds |
3 |
| Ranges |
50-900/ 100-1,850 / 200-3,850 RPM |
| Swing Over Bed |
18” (457 mm) |
| Swing Over Tool Rest |
13-3/4” (350 mm) |
| Working Distance Between Centers |
24” (610 mm) |
| Tool Rest Post Diameter |
1” (25.4 mm) |
| Spindle Nose Inch x TPI |
1-1/4” x 8 TPI |
| Headstock Taper |
MT2 |
| Tailstock Taper |
MT2 |
| Ram Travel |
4 1/2″ (101.6 mm) |
| Indexing Positions |
24 |
| Length |
63” (1600 mm) |
| Width |
24-3/8” (620 mm) |
| Height |
47-3/8″ (1206 mm) |
| Base Size |
47-1/4” x 24-3/8” (1120 x 620 mm) |
| Net Weight |
373 lbs (169 kgs) |
| Warranty |
5 Years |
| Bottom of base to spindle |
43-5/16“ (1100 mm) |
