70-1824VSR Highlights
- Powerful 1.75HP, 115V, 16A motor gives ample power for all turning needs. The lathe uses an inverter to control the motor's operating efficiency, speed and regulates torque to give the craftsman the consistancy needed when turning projects
- Electronic variable speed controls give a wide range of operating speeds from 50 to 3850 RPM. Convenient digital RPM readout display for viewing forward and reverse rotation speeds. Magnets on back of the corded control box allow it to be placed anywhere easily accessible to turners for quick controlling of the lathe speeds or for emergency stopping
- Headstock swivels 180 degrees and can be locked in any desired position facing right for spindle work, to the front or left outboard for bowl and platter turning. Headstock also features a spindle lock for easier installing and removing of chucks, or to lock work in position for adding details to projects. The lathe also features a 24 position indexing for securing the spindle to make accurate, spaced patterns on work such as fluting, grooving, drilling , carving or wood buring designs
- Lathe Bed has machined ends and front for adding the optional 16" 70-908 extension to increase turning capabilities. Turning spindles can increase from 24" to 40" with the extension. Bowl diameters can increase in diameter from 18" to 27-1/2" in the outboard setting with optional 70-908 extension and 70-959 4" tool rest height estension, or up to 44" when the headstock is turned forward (a free-standing tool rest base is reqeuired for this (not provided)
- 12" PRO Tool Rest Features Hardened Steel Top Rod to Provide Extra Control of Tools When Turning. 1" diameter tool rest post
- Hefty, ball-bearing construction for smooth, precise Spindle operation. Spindle has 1-1/4" x 8TPI threading for mounting chucks and faceplates, and also accepts MT2 tapered end accessories. The spindle and tailstock are through-bored with 3/8" holes for using knockout bars to remove centers, and to permit mounting of optional vacuum chucks
- The tailsock's RAM quill travel extends out a generous 4-1/2". Tailstock self-eject live centers so knock-out bars are not needed. The body of the casting includes front storage for live centers and tools, and storage of the 3-3/8" faceplate at the back of the tailstock. Additional storage of the lathe tools and accessories is provided with a tool holder that can be mounted on the end of the lathe bed
- Lathe includes spur center, 60° live center, 3-3/8" faceplate, 12" tool rest with 1" diameter post, MT2-MT2 spindle alignment tool, 2 knock-out bars, 6 hex wrenches, 4 open-ended wrenches and tool holder
70-1824VSR Specifications
| Brand | RIKON |
|---|---|
| Item number | 70-1824VSR |
| Description | 18" x 24" 1.75 HP 115v VSR Lathe |
| Product dimensions (L x W x H) | 63 x 24.38 x 47.38 in |
| Net weight | 373 lbs |
| Certification | ETL |
| Shipping carton (L x W x H) | 57.88 x 26.31 x 26 in |
| Warranty | 5 year |
| Shipping weight | 463 lbs |
| Ships via | LTL freight |
| UPC | 814463015446 |
Shipping: This item ships by LTL freight. We confirm delivery details and freight cost with you before your order ships.
About RIKON: RIKON Power Tools, based in North Andover, Massachusetts, supplies woodworking machines, lathes, dust collection, sanders, sharpening systems and the accessories that go with them. Iron Line Tools is an authorized RIKON dealer.
