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The Craftsman Variable Speed Wood Lathe is a benchtop lathe with a 3.3-amp, 120-volt motor and a speed range of 500 to 3,500 RPM set by a paddle switch. The wide range lets you rough out a blank slowly and then spin small spindles fast for a smoother cut. It is sized for a garage or small shop and for turners who want one machine for both bowls and pens. Against midi lathes from Jet and Rikon it is simpler: no digital readout and a shorter warranty, but the speed spread and variable control are the main draw.
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Lowest price we've seen: $229.00 on Nov 10 at Lowe's. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.
Turners like the variable speed and compact size for the money, but some report vibration and limited power on big blanks.
This is a variable speed wood lathe from Craftsman. It measures 13.62 inches by 31.61 inches. It runs on 120-volt power and draws 3.3 amps.
The spindle speed is adjustable from 500 RPM to 3,500 RPM. A paddle switch controls the lathe.
