SMITHY MI-1440L MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The SMITHY MI-1440L Manual Lathe is a robust bench-top metal lathe designed for heavy-duty precision turning tasks. It features a **14-inch swing capacity** and **40-inch center distance**, accommodating sizable workpieces with ease. Powered by a **2-horsepower motor**, it delivers strong performance suitable for a variety of machining operations. The lathe includes a **2-inch spindle bore**, allowing for the insertion of large-diameter tooling and workpieces. Its construction incorporates super heavy castings that provide excellent rigidity and vibration dampening, supporting high-quality surface finishes. The lathe has extra-wide bed ways that enhance stability and accuracy during cutting operations. It operates on either 110V or 220V power supply, making it versatile for different workshop environments. Weighing over 1100 lbs, the MI-1440L offers a stable platform for turning, facing, boring, and threading tasks, ideal for metalworking professionals and hobbyists requiring durability and precision. The machine is noted for its solid build and reliable manual control, well-suited for toolroom applications or custom manufacturing work.