Grizzly G5979 - 12" x 35-1/2" Swivel Head Wood Lathe

From spindle to bowl turning, the Model G5979 lathe says "quality". When you turn your first table leg, the lathe will respond with confident, quiet power and it won't quit before you do. Rotating head and ten speeds makes this one of the most versatile machines in your shop. This is truly a remarkable lathe at this price.

Features:

• Heavy-duty, precision-ground cast iron bed ensures stability and minimal vibration
• Pivoting headstock quickly turns 180° and locks to facilitate outboard turning
• Specially designed bed allows easy positioning of outboard turning tool rest
• Outboard turning is easy with standard base extension
• Switch has removable safety key
• Quick release headstock and tailstock
• Bed is precision-ground
• Cast iron headstock housing is hardened and ground
• 12" swing over bed
• 35-1/2" between centers
• 1" x 8 T.P.I. RH Headstock Spindle
• 3/8" bore through spindle
• 6" faceplate
• M.T. #2 tapers - headstock and tailstock
• 1/2 H.P., 110V motor
• Ten speeds: 580-2850 R.P.M.
• 0°, 45°, 90°, 135° and 180° headstock rotation
• Overall dimensions: 60" x 18-1/2" x 44"
• Shipping weight approx. 190 lbs.