SHARP 1880L MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The SHARP 1880L is a heavy-duty manual precision lathe featuring an 18-inch swing over the bed and a 10.2-inch swing over the cross slide. It offers a substantial distance between centers of approximately 80 inches (79.9 to 86.6 inches depending on references), allowing machining of large workpieces. The lathe incorporates a 3.1-inch spindle bore, facilitating the handling of sizable stock materials. Powered by a robust 7.5 horsepower motor, the lathe achieves spindle speeds up to 2,000 RPM through a 12-speed geared head, enabling precise control over different machining operations from rough cutting to fine finishing. The spindle uses a D1-8 Camlock nose for secure and quick tool mounting. Construction is built around a one-piece Meehanite cast bed that provides excellent rigidity and vibration dampening to support heavy cutting without compromising accuracy. The lathe includes a tailstock with taper size MT #4 and travel of about 5.9 inches, supporting drilling and other axial operations. Additional standard features often include a 3-jaw 10-inch chuck, faceplate, steady rest, follow rest, coolant system, full-length splash guard, and an American tool post for versatile tooling options. This lathe is suited for precise heavy machining tasks in tool rooms and production environments, especially when large parts require stable and powerful turning capacity under controlled speeds.