rbertalotto
09-21-2011, 11:51 AM
This thing might be a good answer for a home shop. 28" is a bit of a limitation, but with a 1.5" hole in headstock, other than turning a barrel you would be able to do most gunsmithing procedures "through the headstock"
http://www.busybeetools.com/products/METAL-LATHE-12IN.-X28IN.-WITH-DIGITAL-READOUT.html
$2600 with Digital Read Out!
Product Description
CX701
12" x 28" Metal Lathe with Digital Read Out - Craftex CX-Series
This new CX-Series Metal Lathe is has the features a serious turner would be looking for. Features include a powerful 1.5HP motor, a large 1.5" spindle bore digital variable speed readout, gear box transmission, precision bed ways and is built with superior accuracy and tolerances.
Other feature include power cross feed, large bed width for added capacity, right & left thread cutting, precision ground and hardened v-way beds and high end gear box transmission design. Like all CX-Series machines, this unit features powder coated paint, sharp looking two tone colours and a full 3 year warranty.
Features
Digital Variable Speed
Power Cross Feed
T-Slotted Cross Slide
Adjustable Gibs for Slideways
Equipped with High End Belt & Control Board
Gear Box Transmission
Overall Heavy Duty Construction
Hardened and ground cast iron bed
Lubricated slide ways
Full length Splash Guard
Full Length Chip Tray
Easy to use carriage controls
Four way tool post
Powder Coated Paint
3 Year Warranty
Specifications
Motor - 1.5-HP, 1.1 KW, 110 V, 12.3 Amp, 4600 r/min
Distance between centers - 27.5"
Swing Over Bed - 11.5"
Swing Over Cross Slide - 6.5"
Width of Bed - 7"
Taper of Spindle Bore - MT5
Spindle Bore - 1.5"
Number of Speeds - Variable (Digital Variable Speed)
Range of Spindle Speeds - 50 - 850 RPM and 110 - 1800 RPM
Range of Longitudinal Feeds - 0.07 - 0.40mm/r
Range of Cross Feeds - 0.02" to 0.28mm/r
Number of Imperial Threads - 21
Range of Inch Threads - 8 - 56 T.P.I
Number of Metric Threads - 18
Range of Metric Threads - 0.2 - 3.5mm
Max. Carriage Travel - 22"
Max .Compound Slide Travel - 3"
Max. Cross Slide Travel - 5.5"
Max. Tailstock Quill Travel - 3"
Taper of Tailstock Quill - MT3
Packing Dimensions - 55" X 27.5" X 27"
Weight - 250 kg (556lbs)
Approx. Shipping Weight - 285kg (634lbs)
Standard Equipment
One Face Plate: 8"
8-pcs Change Gears
4-Jaw Chuck: approx 6-1/4" (160 mm)
3-Jaw Chuck: approx 6-1/4" (160 mm)
Steady Rest
Follow Rest
External Jaws for 3-Jaw Chuck
Dead Center: MT3
Reduce Sleeve (No. 5/3)
Oil Gun
Powder Coated Chip Tray
4-Way Tool Post
Wrenches (8-10, 12-14, 17-19)
Hex Wrenches (3, 4, 5, 6, 8)
3-pcs Chuck Keys
2-pcs Screw Drivers: Phillip & Slotted
Toolbox
http://www.busybeetools.com/products/METAL-LATHE-12IN.-X28IN.-WITH-DIGITAL-READOUT.html
$2600 with Digital Read Out!
Product Description
CX701
12" x 28" Metal Lathe with Digital Read Out - Craftex CX-Series
This new CX-Series Metal Lathe is has the features a serious turner would be looking for. Features include a powerful 1.5HP motor, a large 1.5" spindle bore digital variable speed readout, gear box transmission, precision bed ways and is built with superior accuracy and tolerances.
Other feature include power cross feed, large bed width for added capacity, right & left thread cutting, precision ground and hardened v-way beds and high end gear box transmission design. Like all CX-Series machines, this unit features powder coated paint, sharp looking two tone colours and a full 3 year warranty.
Features
Digital Variable Speed
Power Cross Feed
T-Slotted Cross Slide
Adjustable Gibs for Slideways
Equipped with High End Belt & Control Board
Gear Box Transmission
Overall Heavy Duty Construction
Hardened and ground cast iron bed
Lubricated slide ways
Full length Splash Guard
Full Length Chip Tray
Easy to use carriage controls
Four way tool post
Powder Coated Paint
3 Year Warranty
Specifications
Motor - 1.5-HP, 1.1 KW, 110 V, 12.3 Amp, 4600 r/min
Distance between centers - 27.5"
Swing Over Bed - 11.5"
Swing Over Cross Slide - 6.5"
Width of Bed - 7"
Taper of Spindle Bore - MT5
Spindle Bore - 1.5"
Number of Speeds - Variable (Digital Variable Speed)
Range of Spindle Speeds - 50 - 850 RPM and 110 - 1800 RPM
Range of Longitudinal Feeds - 0.07 - 0.40mm/r
Range of Cross Feeds - 0.02" to 0.28mm/r
Number of Imperial Threads - 21
Range of Inch Threads - 8 - 56 T.P.I
Number of Metric Threads - 18
Range of Metric Threads - 0.2 - 3.5mm
Max. Carriage Travel - 22"
Max .Compound Slide Travel - 3"
Max. Cross Slide Travel - 5.5"
Max. Tailstock Quill Travel - 3"
Taper of Tailstock Quill - MT3
Packing Dimensions - 55" X 27.5" X 27"
Weight - 250 kg (556lbs)
Approx. Shipping Weight - 285kg (634lbs)
Standard Equipment
One Face Plate: 8"
8-pcs Change Gears
4-Jaw Chuck: approx 6-1/4" (160 mm)
3-Jaw Chuck: approx 6-1/4" (160 mm)
Steady Rest
Follow Rest
External Jaws for 3-Jaw Chuck
Dead Center: MT3
Reduce Sleeve (No. 5/3)
Oil Gun
Powder Coated Chip Tray
4-Way Tool Post
Wrenches (8-10, 12-14, 17-19)
Hex Wrenches (3, 4, 5, 6, 8)
3-pcs Chuck Keys
2-pcs Screw Drivers: Phillip & Slotted
Toolbox