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Turncrafter Pro 1/2HP Variable Speed Midi Lathe

Item #: TCLPROVS
$279.95
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Shipping Charge: $42 shipping for ground service
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Variable Speed Turncrafter Pro
We've engineered the TruncrafterPro VS to be the most powerful variable speed midi-lathe on the market. The TurncrafterPro VS uses the same heavy duty casting and precision components as its single speed award winning counterpart (#TCLPRO). The lathe is constructed from cast iron and includes a powerful 1/2HP universal motor with electronic speed control that provides full torque at all speeds. The variable speed feature provides you infinite and instantaneous speed control as you turn. Dial a slow speed for larger pieces and faster speeds for spindles and fine finishing. The 3-belt positions adjust from 650RPM to 3800RPM.
The TCLPROVS features a control box with a cable that lets you mount the box on the lathe or on your bench up to 3 feet from the lathe. The lathe includes many extras and has many accessories available to make it a complete turning center.

Specifications: Purchase includes:
• Motor: 1/2HP (650-3800 RPM) • 6" Toolrest
• 3-step Motor Pulley • 3" Faceplate
• Headstock: 1" x 8tpi, #2MT • MT#2 Spur Center
• Tailstock: Live center, #2MT • MT#2 Live Tailstock Center
• Construction: cast iron • Spare Drive Belt
• Distance between centers: 18"  
• Swing over bed: 10"  
• Wt: 80 lbs, 102 lbs with extension bed  
• Overall size: 30" L x 7-1/4" W x 14-1/2" H  
• Length with extension bed: 52" long  

 

TCLPROVS gives you the flexibility of placing your lathe's control box where you need it!
Style: Midi Lathe, Variable Speed
Horsepower: 1/2 HP
Brand: Turncrafter PRO
Volts: 110V
Footprint: 52" x 7.25
Pulley Steps: 3
Speed (RPM): 650-3800 Variable Speed
Headstock Thread: 1" x 8tpi
Headstock Taper: #2MT
Tailstock Taper: #2MT
Distance between Centers: 18"
Swing over Bed: 10"
Tool Post Diameter: 5/8"
Extension Bed Available: Y
Category: Mini Lathes
  • Package Weight: 81.00 pounds
  • Shipping Charge: $42 shipping for ground service
  • Packing: Item is shipped in its own box.

Note: Above shipping policies apply to Continental US only. We will call or email to advise you of shipping policies to other locations.

Average Customer Review: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 4 Reviews

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5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Absolutely wonderful
Reviewer: Paul deBruyn (Saint John, New Brunswick)
Submitted: 11.5.2008

This lathe is absolutely wonderful. My lathe is my business and this lathe is all business. It's incredibly well built, has infinite speed settings and is very smooth. I was really happy to see a handle for the tailstock knob in the box since the picture doesn't show it. I cannot imagine owning a different lathe now that I own this one. Great job PSI.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Great Quality
Reviewer: Paul Pyle (Nampa, ID US, )
Submitted: 2.20.2008

My wife and I recently purchased the Turncrafter PRO variable speed lathe for pen making. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of this lathe. We searched local woodworking shops for a lathe but weren't happy with the choices. This lathe is perfect. It's a perfect size, heavy enough to do the most challenging job but does not take up a lot of space. It's simple, easy to use and the option to move the speed control around is a great safety feature. The speed choices are great and the top speed is excellent for pen turning. The only negative was the absence of a good instruction manual, but even without that we were up and running within a half-hour. We look forward to moving on to bigger projects and will purchase the extension bed in the future. We highly recommend the Turncrafter PRO for beginners like us! Thanks Penn State for offering these quality products!

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 turncrafter pro
Reviewer: Mark Bailey (Louisa, VA US, )
Submitted: 6.20.2007

The turncrafter pro is undoubtfully the smoothest lathe in it's class. I turn a lot of toys and toy parts. The size, power and ease of use make it a perfect lathe for fine and intricate woodturning. I like the power. The ease of adjustment and operation makes this a lot of fun to "play" with. Friends come over to my workshop just to learn the lathe on my turncrafter pro. I do have a couple of things I wish Penn State could work on. First the bed extension doesn't line up properly. This makes adjusting the tail stock difficult. Secondly the variable speed controle is not really responsive. It acts like it is suffering from jet lag. You speed it up or turn it on and wait for the lathe to turn on and then rev up. I have two Shop Smiths and the turn crafter out performs them both hands down!! Don't spend thousands of dollars on a Big or big name lathe. Buy the Turncrafter pro. Spend some of your savings on quality lathe chisles and chucks and have a lot of fun!!

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Great Lathe
Reviewer: Byron Baker (29 Palms, CA US, )
Submitted: 6.15.2007

I had a different brand before that had a max speed of 2000rpm then I got the TruncrafterPro VS and....wow!!!! Much faster and really to adjust the speed. The variable speed control box mounts in a couple of different places. So far it is an awesome lathe.

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