![]() ![]() But what makes it special is, as we keep repeating, the Sherwood Difference. This design is intentionally simple - there's very little that can go wrong with this machine. Then there's all the extra fittings, fantastic additions like tool holders that make them the best of the bunch. While other models have smaller toolrests and small toolrest holders, meaning you're stuck with an irregular shape for the rest of your woodturning life, every fitting on this lathe is specifically designed to fit the industry standard and the widest possible range of accessories. Put simply, these lathes are way ahead of the pack. As a result, you simply can't find the fit and finish - whether it's the smooth, timeless design of the handles or the cast of the headstock and tailstocks, any where else for this price point. The majority of lathe manufacturers on the market produce similar machines: they look okay at first glance but are untested, undisciplined operations that aren't run by real woodworkers, for real woodworkers. It has a solid cast-iron bed suitable for absorbing vibration and comes with the stand, a 150mm face plate, spur drive, live centre and knockout bar as standard. ![]() An important distinction between the two lathes is that the headstock can slide anywhere along the bed for increased stability when turning large bowls.Īt an extremely affordable price this lathe has all the features most woodturners want. The stand also features a tray to store your tools. It has all the features the MC-1236 has, but has several upgraded features such as motor size, swing over the bed and increased distance between centres for heavier turning. The bigger brother of the MC-1236, it is a great intermediate lathe that you won’t outgrow quickly. A reliable motor is supplied with alloy-constructed cooling fins to provide cooler running.Now the most popular lathe on the Australian market - and with good reason. All the kit you need to get started in the rewarding hobby of woodturning. This unit also includes pressed metal legs with pressed metal tool tray, 300mm tool rest with two piece articulated banjo, face plate, drive centre, revolving centre and hollow tailstock. ![]() 2 morse taper, allowing popular turning accessories to be used. For outboard turning you will need to reposition the banjo and tool rest accordingly.īoth the headstock and tailstock have a No. The cast iron bed has a smooth ground surface allowing the banjo and tailstock to move easily along its length. The headstock can be rotated an impressive 360°, with 4 locking positions, allowing outboard turning. This is done easily and is an economical way to produce variable speed. While the motor is running, turn the handle, allowing the pulleys to separate giving a different belt ratio, therefore changing the speed of the spindle. The speed is variable via a split pulley system that allows the spindle to run between 500 to 2000 rpm. Perfect for the beginning or budget-conscious woodturner. Most of our lathes and accessories utilise this heavier 30x 3.5mm spindle thread size, or larger. The Aluminium finned motor runs cooler over longer periods compared to a standard non-finned motor and our widely accepted 30x 3.5mm thread spindle size is 40% larger in cross section than the standard factory 1"x 10 TPI. #MC 900 WOOD LATHE MANUALS FULL#This great entry level, full sized lathe has several Carbatec enhancements over the standard factory model. ![]()
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