LEBLOND 16" X 30" MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The LeBlond 16" x 30" manual lathe features a 16-inch swing over the bed and a 9-inch swing over the cross slide, with a center-to-center distance of 30 inches. It is powered by a robust 3-horsepower motor, providing spindle speeds ranging from 45 to 1800 RPM for a wide range of machining applications. The spindle includes a 1-inch diameter through-hole, allowing for bar work and extended stock feeding. This lathe is equipped with essential accessories including a 3-jaw chuck for secure workpiece holding, a tailstock for supporting longer workpieces, threading capabilities for precision screw cutting, and a quick change gearbox, which enables rapid selection of feed and thread cutting rates to improve operational efficiency. The machine delivers reliable manual control suited for precision metalworking tasks, making it suitable for diverse industrial applications that require turning, facing, threading, and drilling with high accuracy and repeatability. Its durable build and versatile features support heavy-duty machining workloads while maintaining ease of use through well-integrated controls and attachments. The lathe’s specifications balance capacity and power, making it a practical solution for workshops handling medium-sized workpieces up to 30 inches long with diameters up to 16 inches.