Rikon 70-3040 30" x 40" Heavy Duty VSR Lathe with Sliding Bed

30" x 40" Heavy Duty Variable Speed Lathe #70-3040 features an innovative SLIDING BED that increases your turning capacity with just a turning of a switch! The special motorized upper bed effortlessly moves to the right, away from the headstock to double the standard between-centers distance from 20” to 40”! Moving the sliding bed also increases the swing from 23-7/32” to 31-1/4” over the lower bed! Ideal for turning large bowls or platters. This space-saving lathe is extra heavy-duty, made of solid cast iron and steel construction to provide professional turners with a robust machine that will take the stress when turning large diameter bowls or spindles. The 3HP TEFC, 220V motor combined with 4 heavy-duty bearings in the headstock and digital speed controls provide all the power and precision needed for this versatile lathe.

• Motor Horsepower:&nbsp3 HP TEFC
• Motor Amps:&nbsp14.8
• Motor Volts:&nbsp220V, 50/60 Hz
• Motor RPM:&nbsp1,720 RPM
• Direction:&nbspForward/Reverse
• Number of Speeds:&nbspVariable
• Speed Ranges:&nbsp20 – 650 / 50 – 1,750 / 100 – 3,850
• Swing Over Bed:&nbsp23-7/32” to 31-1/4”
• Swing Over Tool Rest:&nbsp17-13/32” to 25-7/16”
• Working Distance Between Centers:&nbsp20” to 40”
• Tool Rest Post Diameter:&nbsp1”
• Spindle Nose Inch x TPI:&nbsp1-1/4” x 8
• Headstock Taper:&nbspMT2
• Tailstock Taper:&nbspMT2
• Ram Travel:&nbsp4-11/16” (120mm)
• Indexing Positions:&nbsp36
• Overall Length:&nbsp61-5/8” to 81-5/8”
• Overall Width:&nbsp30-1/8”
• Overall Height:&nbsp50-3/8”
• Overall Net Weight:&nbsp546 lbs.
• Shipping Weight:&nbsp665 lbs.
• Warranty:&nbsp5 Years
• Shipping Carton:&nbsp61-3/4” x 26-5/16” x 34-1/4”
• Bottom of base to spindle:&nbsp44” (1118mm)

Features

• Powerful 3 HP 220V Industrial Motor provides robust, reliable power for all turning needs - from creating large diameter bowls to long spindle work.
• Electronic variable speed controls a wide range of operating speeds, with digital RPM readout in forward or reverse rotation modes. 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 emergency stopping.
• Lathe features a motorized sliding bed that extends the capabilities of the lathe with a turn of a dial. Spindle capacity increases from 20" up to 40" long! Diameter swing also increases from 23-7/32" to 31-1/4"!
• The 3-step pulleys and control box dialing make setting working speeds anywhere from 20 RPM to 3,850 RPM. Changing belt positions is easy with front of the lathe access doors and a cam lever system to loosen or tighten motor tension.
• Heavy cast iron and steel beds, headstock, tailstock, tool rest and leg stand all reduce vibration when roughing stock for final shaping.
• 36 Indexing positions allow extra details to be accurately applied to work
• Heavy steel legs include brackets for installing one or two shelves to store your turning tools and supplies.
• Includes stand, spur center, live center, faceplate, tool rest, knock-out bars, wrenches and tool holder.

Accessories:

• 70-975&nbspPRO TOOL REST TOPS ONLY 4″ (102 mm) Long
• 70-976&nbspPRO TOOL REST TOPS ONLY 6″ (152 mm) Long
• 70-977&nbspPRO TOOL REST TOPS ONLY 8″ (203 mm) Long
• 70-978&nbspPRO TOOL REST TOPS ONLY 12″ (305 mm) Long
• 70-970&nbspB. COMPRESSION SPRING WASHER ONLY 1″ (25.4 mm) diameter
• 70-966&nbspPRO TOOL REST POSTS ONLY (INCLUDES WASHER) 5-1/8″ (130 mm) Long x 1″ (25.4 mm) diameter
• 70-965&nbspPRO TOOL REST POSTS ONLY (INCLUDES WASHER) 4-5/16″ (110 mm) Long x 1″ (25.4 mm) diameter
• 70-967&nbspPRO TOOL REST POSTS ONLY (INCLUDES WASHER) 3-3/4″ (95 mm) Long x 1″ (25.4 mm) diameter
• 70-969&nbspPRO TOOL REST POSTS ONLY (INCLUDES WASHER) 3-3/8″ (85 mm) Long x 1″ (25.4 mm) diameter
• 70-968&nbspPRO TOOL REST POSTS ONLY (INCLUDES WASHER) 2-3/4″ (70 mm) Long x 5/8″ (15.9 mm) diameter
• 70-960&nbspTool Rest Extension – Increases the reach of tool rests for turning surfaces not possible with standard tool rests. Has 1″ post and hole, with 7-1/2″ reach.
• 70-972&nbspAdjustable Feet, Set of 4 – All-metal feet with 3-1/8″ (80 mm) swivel base pads. Set includes hardware to install on lathe legs with pre-bored mounting holes.
• 70-971&nbspRETRACTABLE SWIVEL CASTERS – Includes brackets and hardware to install these 2-1/2″ diameter casters on the 70-3040 Lathe legs. Foot activated pedals raise the lathe about a 1″, so the lathe can be easily moved when needed.
• 70-959&nbspTOOL REST HEIGHT EXTENSION – Raises tool rests 4″ higher when working on larger swing capacity lathes. Has 1″ post and 1″ receiving hole for securing your tool rests with its lever handle.
• 70-907&nbspGAP BED INSERT – This short, duplication of the 70-3040 lathe’s upper lathe bed installs over the exposed lower bed and continues the upper bed track at the same height as the sliding bed. This means that your tool rest base can be now positioned anywhere on the lathe for turning, sliding from end-to-end, between center- to-center. A second tool rest base is not needed.
• 70-934&nbspFACE PLATES – 3-3/8″ Diameter
• 70-937&nbspFACE PLATES – 6″ Diameter
• 70-958&nbspTOOL REST BASE ASSEMBLY – For use on the lower bed when the lathe’s sliding bed is extended for turning spindles. This second tool rest (with height extender), along with the other supplied base on the sliding bed, permits turning along a full 40” long spindle by switching gouges between the two rests. Includes base assembly only, without tool rest or tool rest height extension.
• 70-942&nbsp60° LIVE CENTER – Great for centering stock with 1/8” to 1-3/8” pre-drilled nd holes for turning. Features sealed double ball bearings or smooth operation, #2 Morse Taper and alloy teel construction.
• 30-991&nbspDRILL CHUCK & ARBOR SET – Set includes Keyed Chuck with 1/32” to 5/8” diameter holding capacity. Use on lathes with MT2 spindle holes.
• 70-990&nbspNYLON SPINDLE WASHER – Install on 1-1/4” x 8TPI lathe spindles for easier removal of faceplates and chucks. 1-3/8” ID x 1-3/4” OD.