SOUTH BEND 17 TURN-NADO MANUAL LATHE
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- SOUTH BEND
- Model
- 17 TURN-NADO
- Year of Manufacture
- -
- Category
- MANUAL LATHES
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A+Technical Description
The South Bend 17" Turn-Nado Manual Lathe is a robust geared-head engine lathe designed for precision turning and heavy-duty machining. It features a 17" swing over the bed, 10-1/2" swing over the cross slide, and 4-1/4" swing over the compound slide, with a 54" distance between centers. The lathe is equipped with a 2-1/2" spindle bore and a D-1 8" camlock spindle nose, supporting a wide range of workholding options. Spindle speeds range from 30 to 1,580 RPM, powered by a two-speed motor (900 RPM and 1,800 RPM) with a fast/slow selector switch and forward/reverse motor control. The headstock includes a 2-1/2" spindle diameter and a 2-1/2" hole through the spindle. The tailstock offers an 8" quill travel with a #5 Morse taper and MT #4 centers. The lathe is fitted with an 8" 3-jaw chuck and an Acu-Rite Turnmate 2-axis digital readout for enhanced accuracy. Additional features include a chip and coolant tray, and the machine is currently wired for 230V, 3-phase power. With an overall width of 94", length of 39", height of 53", and an approximate weight of 3,800 lbs, this lathe is built for stability and durability in demanding shop environments.
Technical Attributes
- Distance Between Centers
- 54.00 ''
- Max Spindle Speed
- 1,580.00
- Spindle Bore Diameter
- 2.50 ''
- Max Swing
- 17.00 ''
- Chuck Size
- 8 - 8
- Bed Length
- 13.00 ''
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