Essential And Non-Essential but Useful Features Of Small Lathe Machine

Essential Features Of Small Lathe

• Screwcutting
• Backgear
• Tumble Reverse
• Provision to fit T slotted cross slide
• 2 Morse taper in tailstock
• Set-over tailstock for taper turning
• Gearing to handle on apron traverse

Non-Essential but Useful Features Of Small Lathe

• Screwcutting gearbox
• Power cross feed
• Clutch to headstock spindle drive
• 1″ (26mm) or larger hole through spindle
• Coolant equipment
• Graduated handle to leadscrew end
• Availability of lever-action tailstock
• Electronic or mechanical variable-speed drive