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Harbor Freight launched a new Central Machinery 10″ x 18″ woodworking lathe, featuring a 1/2 HP motor, cast iron construction, and tool-free speed changes.
Harbor Freight’s user manual describes the lathe as a 5-speed wood pen lathe, but their marketing images show it off being used to make wood bowls and other common wood-turning projects.
The new Harbor Freight Central Machinery lathe comes with a 3-inch faceplate, 6-inch tool rest, knockout bar, live center, spur center, accessory holder, and hex wrenches.
Key Features & Specifications
- 1/2 HP motor
- 10″ diameter and 18″ length capacity
- Belt driven spindle
- 5 speeds: 760, 1100, 1600, 2200, and 3200 RPM
- Tool-free speed changes
- Cast iron construction
- 33-3/4″ overall length x 9-1/2″ width x 14-3/4″ height
- 1-3/4″ quill travel
- Weighs 77 lbs
- ETL certification
Price: $300
Discussion
This looks to be a competitive wood lathe, and I was impressed more with the presentation than the feature set.
