The R3 is a heavy cast-iron woodturning lathe with electronic variable speed, reverse, and a quiet DC motor. Its 57 kg mass and CNC-machined headstock and tailstock alignment give very low vibration and strong concentricity. It turns bowls up to 355 mm and spindles up to 510 mm, extendable to 1120 mm with an optional bed extension. It suits professionals and serious home turners who want stability and smooth control over portability.
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Owners rate the R3 highly for its smooth, quiet operation and solid, vibration-free turning. They often mention the build quality and precise alignment as standout features.
This is a variable speed woodturning lathe with a DC brush motor, electronic speed control and reverse rotation. The motor controller automatically increases torque to hold the set speed as load on the workpiece increases. A poly V belt transmits power from the motor.
The lathe weighs 57 kg. The headstock, tailstock and bed are heavy duty grey iron castings, which absorb and dampen vibration. The castings are CNC machined for alignment of the headstock and tailstock. The bed is CNC machined and brush finished so the banjo and tailstock move smoothly. The drive spindle runs in large roller bearings.
An LED digital readout of spindle speed is on the tailstock. Reverse rotation is for sanding and polishing. A 24 stop indexing facility with a spring loaded indent pin locks the spindle in position for laying out equally spaced lines on a turning. The adjustment handles are ergonomic and can be locked off so they do not obstruct the turning tool. The lathe suits turning bowls, platters, goblets, vases, egg cups, pens and lamp stands.
