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The Shop Fox W1758 is a full-size benchtop-style wood lathe built on a cast-iron bed and cast-iron legs, with a 2 HP motor and a 600–2400 RPM variable-speed spindle. A digital tachometer shows actual spindle speed, and the headstock rotates to fixed angles (0°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 180°) for outboard turning of larger blanks. It suits turners who want cast-iron mass and outboard capability without a premium brand's price. Against mid-size lathes from Jet and Laguna it trades some fit and finish for more swing and power at the same class, and owners generally accept that trade.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,548.75 on Nov 10 at JB Tools. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.
Owners describe a heavy, powerful lathe that turns large bowls steadily thanks to the cast-iron bed and legs. Most complaints center on assembly weight, belt noise and minor fit issues rather than performance.
The Shop Fox W1758 is a wood lathe with a 2 HP motor that runs on 110 V AC mains power. The bed is precision-ground cast iron, and the headstock, tailstock and legs are also cast iron, which gives the machine stability and keeps vibration low.
The variable-speed spindle runs from 600 to 2400 RPM, and a digital tachometer shows the speed setting. The headstock rotates and locks at 0°, 60°, 90°, 120° and 180° for different turning angles. Quick lock/release levers are used for adjustments.
The lathe has a 16" swing over the bed and 46" between centers. The headstock spindle is 1" x 8 TPI right-hand thread, and both the spindle and tailstock have MT#2 tapers. A 6" faceplate is included in the specifications.
