{"product_id":"leblond-rkl1700g-series-geared-head-high-speed-precision-lathe","title":"LeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision 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 RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Product Description\" class=\"cy3c-wrap iron-theme\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kicker\"\u003e17″ Swing • 12 Speed Selections • 7.5 HP Precision Turning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers industrial reliability, high-speed turning performance, and the long-term accuracy expected from a legendary machine tool brand. Built with a 17″ swing over bed, 40″ or 60″ between centers, a heavy-duty geared headstock, and a powerful 7.5 HP main drive motor, this precision lathe is designed for toolrooms, maintenance departments, job shops, and production environments requiring dependable metal turning capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stripe\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision metal turning, facing, boring, threading, and taper turning operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToolrooms, maintenance departments, fabrication shops, and machine shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial repair work, shaft machining, bushings, sleeves, and prototype parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing environments requiring repeatable accuracy and heavy-duty construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003eBest for shops that need a rigid, high-performance manual lathe with a 17″ swing, large spindle bore, removable gap bed, and 12 spindle speed selections up to 1800 RPM.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRKL-1700G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing Over Bed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistance Between Centers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40″ \/ 60″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing Over Cross Slide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.9″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing in Gap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.48″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGap Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.2″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross Slide Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.25″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop Slide Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.1″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBed Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12″\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 Bore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.149″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Taper Adapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Speeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Speed Selections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Speed Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 – 1800 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480V \/ 3PH \/ 60Hz, other voltages available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoolant Motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Threading \u0026amp; Feed Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInch Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(45) 2 to 72 TPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(39) 0.2 to 14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModular Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(18) 0.3 to 3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiametral Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(21) 8 to 44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLongitudinal Feed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0015 to 0.04 IPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross Feed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.00075 to 0.02 IPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Headstock \u0026amp; Spindle Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged alloy steel spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e is hardened, ground, and dynamically balanced for smooth, accurate rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD1-6 cam-lock spindle nose\u003c\/strong\u003e provides convenient and secure chuck mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.149″ spindle bore\u003c\/strong\u003e allows larger workpieces and bar stock to pass through the spindle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 fixed turning speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e provide strong torque and controlled spindle performance from 36 to 1800 RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision bearing support\u003c\/strong\u003e includes high-grade tapered roller bearings and a precision ball bearing for stability and long service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstant oil bath lubrication\u003c\/strong\u003e supports gears and bearings for reduced wear during demanding operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Bed \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece cast iron floor base\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a stable foundation for heavy machining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeehanite wide bed casting\u003c\/strong\u003e is vibration stress relieved for improved rigidity and accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction hardened bed ways\u003c\/strong\u003e are hardened to HRC 50 and precision ground for long-term precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision hand-scraped bed\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes accurate carriage movement and consistent alignment.\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\u003eLarge removable chip tray\u003c\/strong\u003e simplifies cleanup and shop maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Tailstock Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuill Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.322″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuill Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuill Inside Taper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Standard Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant system with electric pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChuck guard with spindle safety interlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual chuck guard with safety interlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length splash guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLockable main disconnect switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED work light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeveling pads, quantity 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation manual and parts list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool box and tools including touch-up paint\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″–3.3″ capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable apron infeed overload safety clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety red spindle brake pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescopic taper attachment\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, quantity 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle center sleeve, quantity 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Weight \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate Machine Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3750 \/ 4080 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate Shipping Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4060 \/ 4435 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Skid Width x Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.5″ x 75″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Skid Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95″ \/ 158″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the LeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17″ swing capacity with 40″ or 60″ between centers for versatile turning work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.5 HP motor and 12 spindle speed selections for strong cutting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty forged alloy steel spindle with D1-6 cam-lock mount and 3.149″ bore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid Meehanite cast bed with induction hardened, precision ground ways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable gap bed, safety guarding, coolant system, taper attachment, rests, and tooling included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003eThe LeBlond RKL1700G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe is a dependable industrial lathe built for shops that require accuracy, rigidity, operator safety, and long-term machine tool performance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"LeBlond","offers":[{"title":"40\"","offer_id":53275827929453,"sku":"Lathe RKL1700G-40","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\"","offer_id":53275827962221,"sku":"Lathe RKL1700G-60","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/6996\/6445\/files\/LeBlond_RKL1700G_Series_Geared_Head_High_Speed_Precision_Lathe_with_digital_control_panel_long_bed_carriage_assembly_and_tailstock_for_industrial_metal_turning_operations.png?v=1777641871","url":"https:\/\/ironlinetools.com\/products\/leblond-rkl1700g-series-geared-head-high-speed-precision-lathe","provider":"Iron Line Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}