Sherwood Woodlathe 350 x 510mm - Induction Motor EVS

The Sherwood MC-1420 lathe is an all-new midi lathe body design and with a 350mm (14in) swing and 510mm between centres it's well-suited to a great variety of projects. Of course it comes with all the standard sizes for attachments - M30 headstock for face plates/chucks; #2 Morse Tapers in both the head and tailstocks for spindle turning. And the heavy-duty banjo has a 1in (25.4mm) post design to give you maximum access to accessories. The lathe also has a two-pulley system to move in between optimal size ranges. But the real benefit of this lathe over most of its competitors is in the variable speed system. It's not using a resistor-based control board system with a DC motor, but a proper induction motor that has full electronic variable speed control with maximum torque over the whole rev range. Each pulley speed starts at zero up to its maximum speed and has forward-reverse built in to the variable speed system. This is the configuration you get on professional full-size lathes that cost thousands of dollars. But it's now available in a compact package that fits on your bench or can be transported without needing an army of people to move it. It makes this lathe a perfect choice for woodworking clubs, schools or discerning turners that need a lathe that will last and provide silky smooth turning without ever missing a beat. For information, please contact our store on 03 9727 0611