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Model 70-3040:
30” x 40” VSR Lathe with Sliding Bed
• Motorized Sliding Bed – Increase spindle length 20” up to 40”
• Motor & Switch – Beefy 3HP motor delivers ample power
• Index Head – 3-Step, multi-V pulleys include 36 index positions
• Control Box – Magnetic back positions controls anywhere on long bed
• LCD Speed Display – Big easy-to-read speeds from 20 to 3850 RPMs
• Banjo – Cast iron tool rest base is extra wide and sturdy
RIKON’s Heavy Duty 70-3040 Variable Speed Lathe features an innovative SLIDING BED that increases your turning capacity with just a turning of a switch! The special motorized upper bed effortlessly moves to the right
away from the headstock to double the standard between-centers distance from 20” to 40”! Moving the sliding bed also increases the swing from 23-7/32” to 31-1/4” over the lower bed! Ideal for turning large bowls or platters. This space-saving lathe is extra heavy-duty, made of solid cast iron and steel construction to provide professional turners with a robust machine that will take the stress when turning large diameter bowls or spindles. The 3HP TEFC, 220V motor combined with 4 heavy-duty bearings in the headstock and digital speed controls provide all the power and precision needed for this versatile lathe.
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Motor
| Horsepower | 3 HP TEFC |
| Inverter | Input 1Ph, Output 3Ph |
| Amps | 14.8 |
| Volts | 220V, 50/60 Hz |
| Speed | 1,720 RPM |
| Direction | Forward/Reverse |
Speeds
| Number Of Speeds | Variable |
| Ranges (RPM) | 20 – 650 / 50 – 1,750 / 100 – 3,850 |
Swing
| Swing Over Bed | 23-7/32” to 31-1/4” |
| Swing Over Tool Rest Base | 17-13/32” to 25-7/16” |
| Working Distance Between Centers | 20” to 40” |
| Tool Rest Post Diameter | 1” |
Headstock / Tailstock
| Spindle Nose Inch x TPI | 1-1/4” x 8 |
| Headstock Taper | MT2 |
| Tailstock Taper | MT2 |
| Ram Travel | 4-11/16” (120mm) |
| Indexing Positions | 36 |
Overall Dimensions
| Length | 61-5/8” to 81-5/8” |
| Depth | 30-1/8” |
| Height | 50-3/8” |
| Net Weight | 546 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 665 lbs. |
| Shipping Carton | 61-3/4” x 26-5/16” x 34-1/4” |
| Warranty | 5 Years |