Infinitely variable spindle speeds of 130-3200rpm via brush-less DC motor Two belt ratios for high torque when turning large diameters Digital speed display on headstock Quick belt change construction headstock All cast iron constuction for high stability and vibration free running Cast iron stand with provision for a shelf
Axminster AWVSWL1200 Woodturning Lathe
This is a very capable machine aimed at the more experienced woodturner, offering a high capacity of 1200mm(47") between centres and 450mm(18") diameter over the bed. The motor is an inverter controlled, DC permanent magnet unit of 1.5kW (2hp), combined with the 2 speed belt drive gives very high torque at the low speeds plus a high speed of 3200rpm for smaller work, or finishing. All the controls are grouped together on the front face of the headstock for convenience, along with a digital read-out of the spindle speed. The spindle direction is easily reversed with a simple toggle switch. Other features include the heastock being able to be located anywhere along the bed, indexing facility for the spindle at 10 degree intervals, camlock action toolrest holder and tailstock clamps, and lock-off NVR switch. Supplied with 150mm(6") faceplate, 2MT drive centre, 2MT live tailstock centre, indexing pins, 350mm(14") tool rest and centre knock-out bar.
Axminster AWVSWL1200 Woodturning Lathe
Model
AWVSWL1200
Distance Between Centres
1,200mm (47")
Nett Weight
186kg
Power
1.5kW
Rating
Trade
Speed
130-1,500rpm & 330- 3,200rpm
Spindle Taper
2MT
Spindle Thread
M33 x 3.5 (Ref T38)
Taper Tailstock
2MT
Max Diameter over Bed
450mm
AWVSWL1200 Lathe
"Just replaced my old lathe with one of these, very impressed, stable, powerful and room to turn large bowls and hollowforms. Highly reccommended."
- Mr Trevor Ball
AWVSL1200 Woodturning Lathe
"After 20yrs with a Tyme avon I have just replaced with this lathe, and it is in my view, the best value lathe Axminster sells.
It does everything I want it to do. It is very heavy and stable It's variable speeds are a delight to use.
It's very quiet, a bit plus.
Pricewise, any other lathe with its features appear to cost a lot, lot , more.
Very nice lathe!"
- Mr Raymond J Brotherton
AWVSL1200
"I upgraded from an Axminster 950 to the SL1200 and I am so pleased that I did. This is a super peice of kit for the price. It is a very heavy piece of machinery which makes it very stable. ( I added a self which has added to the stability) It was very easy to assemble although I needed help raising the bed onto the legs. The variable speed works extremely well, giving quite some torque on the lower speed belt, which is very simple and quick to change. I've been using the lathe now for ablout 4 months and cannot praise it highly enough, my only criticism albeit minor, is that it comes with only one, rather large tool rest. ( I'd been used to having the two with the 950, and of course the stems are not interchangeable). I've had to buy a smaller one from another source. This apart it is an excellent lathe."
- Mr Robert Harvey
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
*Normally price refers to the price published in our 2010 Tool & Machinery Catalogue.