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New mini-lathe features granite bed and headstock

Tom Begnal, associate editor, retired

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Steel City Tool Works has added a mini-lathe to its growing line of machines that substitute granite for cast iron. The lathe, model No. 60170G, features a 1/2 hp totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) motor with five speeds -- 500 rpm, 1,300 rpm, 2,100 rpm, 2,750 rpm, and 3,600 rpm.

It measures 27 in. between centers -- far more than other lathes in this class. But the extra length also means extra weight. It tips the scale at 161 lb.; so you won’t want to move this machine too often.

Model 60170G also features a 12-in. swing over the bed, and a headstock spindle with 1-in. by 8-tpi threads. Included with the lathe is a 6-in. tool rest, 3-in. faceplate, and No. 2 Morse taper ball-bearing live center.

For more information call Steel City Tool Works at tel. (877) 724-8665 or go to www.steelcitytoolworks.com.

Tom Begnal

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GregV writes: I keep seeing more and more granite bed; tablesaws, now lathe beds. My question is what happens when you drop a tool on it and chips, or heaven forbied cracks? It may be tough, but in a kitchen you may drop a coffee cup, knife,maybe a pan, but in a shop there are a lot heavier and sharper edged items, hammer, miter gauge, etc.
Just my two-cents worth.
Greg Alexander
Posted: 10:44 pm on March 19th

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