{"product_id":"leblond-rkl-1332-series-educational-lathe","title":"LeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe","description":"\u003c!-- CY\/3.C | CLEAN + READABLE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .iron-theme{\n      --black:#0b0b0b; --gray:#6b7280;\n      --red:#c1121f; --red2:#e11d2e;\n      --border:#e5e7eb; --soft:#f8fafc;\n      font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n      color: var(--black);\n      max-width: 1100px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      line-height: 1.7;\n    }\n    .shell{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.08);}\n    .top{padding:24px;}\n    .kicker{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray);margin:0 0 8px;}\n    h1{margin:0;font-size:30px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;}\n    .sub{margin:12px 0 0;font-size:15px;max-width:100ch;}\n    .stripe{height:8px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red) 0%,var(--red) 70%,var(--red2) 100%);}\n    .content{padding:24px;background:var(--soft);}\n    .card{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;padding:20px;margin:18px 0;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.06);}\n    h2{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:19px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}\n    h2:before{content:\"\";width:10px;height:10px;background:var(--red);border-radius:2px;}\n    ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;}\n    ul li{margin:8px 0;}\n    table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;}\n    th, td{border:1px solid var(--border);padding:10px;text-align:left;}\n    th{background:#f3f4f6;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:900;}\n    .callout{border:1px dashed rgba(193,18,31,.5);background:rgba(193,18,31,.06);border-radius:12px;padding:14px;font-size:14px;margin-top:12px;}\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection aria-label=\"LeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe Product Description\" class=\"cy3c-wrap iron-theme\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shell\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kicker\"\u003eEducational Training • Precision Turning • Compact Industrial Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-built training and light industrial machine designed to deliver professional-grade performance in educational environments, toolrooms, and small production settings. Featuring a 14″ swing and 31.5″ distance between centers, this lathe provides the perfect balance of capacity, control, and safety for developing machining skills while maintaining industrial-level accuracy and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stripe\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical schools, vocational training centers, and educational labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToolrooms and maintenance departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight production and prototype machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining programs focused on manual machining and threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision turning of small to medium-sized components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003eIdeal for teaching environments and shops that require a compact, reliable, and easy-to-operate lathe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRKL-1332G\/V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing Over Bed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.17\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistance Between Centers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing Over Carriage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.35\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing in Gap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.98\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Bore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.066\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Nose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD1-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Taper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Speeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Speeds (40 – 2000 RPM) \/ Variable Speed Option (20 – 2500 RPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230V \/ 3PH \/ 60Hz (Single Phase Available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInch Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 72 TPI (45 selections)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 – 14 mm (39 selections)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeed Range (Longitudinal)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.002 – 0.067 IPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeed Range (Cross)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.001 – 0.034 IPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTailstock Quill Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.047\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTailstock Quill Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTailstock Taper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBed Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.236\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMachine Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,865 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,090 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe Performance \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged alloy steel spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e that is hardened, ground, and dynamically balanced for consistent precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD1-6 cam-lock spindle mount\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for quick and secure tooling changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-grade bearing system\u003c\/strong\u003e with tapered roller and ball bearings supported by constant oil bath lubrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16-speed geared headstock\u003c\/strong\u003e or optional variable speed drive for flexible operation up to 2500 RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 HP motor with inverter option\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers smooth, controlled power for training and production use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeehanite cast iron bed\u003c\/strong\u003e with induction hardened ways (HRC 50) for durability and wear resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide bed with one-piece base\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures rigidity, reduced vibration, and improved machining accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable gap bed\u003c\/strong\u003e increases swing capacity for larger diameter workpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision hand-scraped ways\u003c\/strong\u003e provide smooth carriage movement and long-term alignment accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated lubrication system\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures continuous protection of gears and bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STANDARD EQUIPMENT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe Standard Equipment \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant system with pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual chuck guard with operator safety interlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable front chip pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLockable main disconnect switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED work light for improved visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeveling pads (set of 6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation manual and parts list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool box with tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteady rest with roller jaws (0.4″ – 5.5″ capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow rest with roller jaws (0.6″ – 3.0″ capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-way quick turn tool post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12″ face plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDead centers (2 included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle center sleeve (MT6 × MT4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SUMMARY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the LeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect balance of size, power, and precision for training and light industrial work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible speed options with geared or variable drive configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust construction ensures long-term durability in classroom or shop environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive threading and feed capabilities for full machining instruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted LeBlond engineering delivering consistent, reliable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003eThe LeBlond RKL-1332 Series Educational Lathe is a dependable, high-performance solution for teaching, training, and precision machining in compact workspaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"LeBlond","offers":[{"title":"Gearhead","offer_id":53275993309549,"sku":"Lathe RKL1332-G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Variable Speed","offer_id":53275993342317,"sku":"Lathe RKL1333-V","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/6996\/6445\/files\/LeBlond_RKL-1332_Series_Educational_Lathe_with_compact_design_and_integrated_control_panel.png?v=1777651830","url":"https:\/\/ironlinetools.com\/products\/leblond-rkl-1332-series-educational-lathe","provider":"Iron Line Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}