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The R5 is a cast-iron benchtop woodturning lathe with electronic variable speed from 650 to 3800 rpm and a digital readout of the current speed. Its 550W motor holds torque across the range, and the three-step pulley gives three overlapping speed bands so you can match speed to bowls, spindles or pens. The 305mm swing over the bed and 457mm between centres suit bowl and platter work and between-centres turning, while the 1" x 8tpi spindle thread and No 2 Morse tapers take standard chucks and centres. Owners rate it highly for smooth, low-vibration running and quiet operation; the main trade-offs against bigger lathes are the modest swing and the need to move the belt between pulley steps for the widest speed changes.
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Owners rate the R5 highly, praising its smooth, quiet running and the convenience of variable speed with a digital readout. Most criticism centers on the limited swing and the belt changes needed to reach the full speed range.
The R5 is a variable speed woodturning lathe with a 305mm maximum working diameter and 457mm between centres. A 550W motor delivers full torque at all speeds, and a digital readout shows the current speed. It suits bowl, platter, vase and pen turning as well as between-centres work.
The lathe is solid cast iron throughout, which keeps vibration low. The castings are CNC machined to align the headstock and tailstock and to let the tool rest holder and tailstock slide smoothly along the bed. The drive spindle runs in extra wide roller bearings. A non-slip poly V belt drives the spindle, and three-step pulleys give three speed ranges. The hinge-mounted control box swings out of the way for access to the motor pulley when adjusting the belt.
The 150mm tool rest sits in a non-slip banjo. The banjo, tool rest and tailstock adjust with ergonomic locking levers that can be positioned out of the way while turning. The tailstock is hollow so it can take drill bits for long hole boring.
