RIKON 18" x 24" 2.5 HP 220v VSR Lathe, 70-1824VSR2

RIKON 18″ x 24″ 2.5 HP 220v VSR Lathe, 70-1824VSR2, 814463015453

18″ x 24″ Variable Speed Lathe #70-1824VSR2 offers woodturners a variety of new features that create it the most versatile lathe in RIKON’s line – swivel headstock, spindle lock, spindle indexing, 3 bed extension positions, variable speeds fronm 50 to 3850 RPMs, digital read out display, moveable magnetic control box, 115V outlet for plugging in lights or other accessories, and boostd tool storage. Built of heavy cast iron, the bed, classically shaped legs, headstock, tailstock and tool rest assemby provide over 370 pounds of stability when turning. Plus, the large 2.5HP 230V motor gives the extra power and dependability needed for working on the largest bowls or oversized spindle projects. The newly designed headstock can swivel 180 degrees for outboard turning! This feature expands the bowl or platter diameters from 18″ to 27-1/2″, or up to 44″ if the headstock is secured facing forward (A freestanding tool rest is needed for this setup (not provided)). Spindle turnings up to 24″ in length can be done with the lathe, but with the addition of the choiceal 16″ long #70-908 Bed Extension, turnings up to 40″ are possible. The lathe has 3 additional machined surfaces on the sides of the bed to mount this special bed extension that boost the turning choices even further. Lathe includes spur center, live center, 3-3/8″ faceplate, 12″ tool rest with 1″ diameter post, MT2-MT2 spindle alignment tool, knock-out bars, wrenches and tool holder.

• Powerful 2.5HP, 230V, 14A motor gives extra power for all turning needs. The lathe utilizes 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. Accessible digital RPM readout display for viewing forward and reverse rotation speeds. Magnets on support 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 create 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 choiceal 16″ #70-908 extension to boost turning capabilities. Turning spindles can boost from 24″ to 40″ with the extension. Bowl diameters can boost in diameter from 18″ to 27-1/2″ in the outboard setting with choiceal #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 Attributes Hardened Steel Top Rod to Supply Extra Regulation of Tools When Turning. 1″ diameter tool rest post.
• Hefty, ball-bearing buildion for smooth, precise Spindle operation. Spindle has 1-1/4″x8TPI 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 choiceal 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 support 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.

Technical specs

• Horsepower: 2.5 HP TEFC
• Amps: 14A. 50/60HZ
• Volts: 230V, 3 PH
• RPM: 1,720 RPM
• Direction: Forward (C-Clockwise) & Reverse (Clockwise)
• Number of Speeds: 3
• Ranges: 50-900/ 100-1,850 / 200-3,850 RPM
• Swing Over Bed: 18″ (457 mm)
• Swing Over Tool Rest: 13-3/4″ (350 mm)
• Working Distance Between Centers: 24″ (610 mm)
• Tool Rest Post Diameter: 1″ (25.4 mm)
• Spindle Nose Inch x TPI: 1-1/4″ x 8 TPI
• Headstock Taper: MT2
• Tailstock Taper: MT2
• Ram Travel: 4 1/2″ (101.6 mm)
• Indexing Positions: 24
• Length: 63″ (1600 mm)
• Width: 24-3/8″ (620 mm)
• Height: 47-3/8″ (1206 mm)
• Base Size: 47-1/4″ x 24-3/8″ (1120 x 620 mm)
• Net Weight: 373 lbs (169 kgs)
• Warranty: 5 Years
• Bottom of base to spindle: 43-5/16″ (1100 mm)