I have a large bowl lathe that is taking up room in the shop. It seem like every time I go out there it gets smaller. Here is a link to the Craig list site.
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17 years ago
Bowl lathe for sale
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17 years ago
Richard - what sized bowls was this designed to handle? I ask because the motor seems small, there is no description of how it is weighted, and variable speed is not mentioned (starting a rough 36" blank at 1100 rpm could be an enlightening experience!)
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As It says 45" center to floor. So if you want to spin 90" that up to you(not me). I have turned 36" X 9" and 20" X 12" on it. My usually size was around 14-16" X 8 - 10". The low speed is around 300 rpm. The motor is from the 50's I think. big and heave. Weird rpms 1160. I haven't ever stalled it out. I did bend a tool and break the outboard stand on a catch. Variable speed wasn't a choice when I built it. I have about 300 lb in the base.(not included)
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