WEN ML712 Variable Speed 7-by 12-Inch Two Direction Benchtop Metal Lathe

Remember when you could turn brass, steel, aluminum, and more. 2 Direction Metal Lathe provides users anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM of turning power to make knobs, custom screws, parts, chess pieces, and whatever else your heart desires. With 7 in. of swing and 16 in. of space between centers, you'll be able to turn metal of all shapes and sizes. The variable speed motor adjusts anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM in either rotational direction. The onboard thread indicator helps users turn screw threads anywhere from 12 TPI to 52 TPI with either metric or imperial pitches. The 3-jaw chuck holds workpieces tightly in place while the optional auto feed can be adjusted to meet the needs of the project at hand. The 5/16 in. capacity tool post allows up to four cutting tools to be mounted at once, making for simple substitutions mid-project. The WEN Metal Lathe also features an MT3 spindle taper, an MT2 dead center tailstock taper, a .0.8 in. spindle bore (20 mm), a 2-1/2 in cross slide travel (65 mm), a 2.16 in. compound slide travel, a .004 to .008 in. per revolution longitudinal feed rate (.1 to .2 mm), a complete set of change gears, and a 4 amp motor. This unit measures in at 92.6 lbs. and 12 in. H with a 31 in. x 11-1/2 in. footprint.

• Turn aluminum, steel, brass, and more up to 12 inches in length or 7 inches in diameter
• Two full variable speed ranges allow for operation anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM in either direction
• Threading dial indicator helps turn 18 different screw thread sizes ranging from 12 to 52 TPI
• Operate either manually or with the adjustable auto feed