Constructed from cast iron Powerful 375W(1/2hp) DC permanent magnet motor Electronic speed control Speed range from 650rpm to 3,800rpm Digital screen shows spindle speed
Axminster AWVSL Woodturning Lathe
This lathe is constructed from cast iron and includes a powerful 375W(1/2hp) DC permanent magnet motor with electronic speed control that provides full torque at all speeds. Dial a slow speed for larger pieces and faster speeds for spindles and fine finishing. The 3-belt ratios give a speed range from 650rpm to 3,800rpm. Fitted with a digital screen to show the spindle speed. An extension bed is available that simply bolts onto the machine's bed casting to provide a massive 1,088mm between centres. Quick release levers are fitted to all moving items to ease adjustment, robust 2MT tapers in both headstock and tailstock, through boring provided at both ends and rubber feet for vibration free running. Still portable at 38kg, this would be a great lathe for the smaller workshop or craft demonstrations.
Axminster AWVSL Woodturning Lathe
Model
AWVSL
Distance Between Centres
440mm(17"), 1,080mm(43") with optional bed extension
Nett Weight
38kg
Overall L x W x H
865 x 205 x 365mm
Power
370W
Rating
Hobby
Speed
650 - 3,800rpm
Spindle Taper
2MT
Spindle Thread
1" x 8TPI
Taper Tailstock
2MT
Max Diameter over Bed
240mm
AWVSL
"Build quality better than I expected, with little play in tail stock it also operates very smoothly. Centres aligned to each other perfectly, although the supplied tailstock centre is rather chunky. Have read reviews of some of these small variable speed lathes overheating, but after many hours of turning at different speeds the motor remained very cool it’s also very smooth and quiet. Cam actions on the tool and tailstock work well and lock tight. The only niggles so far is that the tool rest has a very short stem so height adjustment is very limited and as mention before the drive and tailstock centres could do with upgrading. Overall very pleased."
- spencer
Axminster Power Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PH. United Kingdom. VAT Reg. No. GB 792 4137 16. eCommerce by Paraspar