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SHOP FOX W1704 1/3-Horsepower Benchtop Lathe

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Style: Benchtop Lathe


Features

  • Motor: 1/3 HP, 2 Amp, 110V, Single-phase, 60 Hz
  • 12-inch distance between centers
  • 8-inch swing over bed
  • Cast iron construction and infinitely variable speed control
  • Includes two tool rests

Description

1/3 Horsepower bench top lathe with variable speed motor

Manufacturer: ‎Shop Fox


Part Number: ‎W1704


Item Weight: ‎49.2 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎7.1 x 27.9 x 13.7 inches


Country of Origin: ‎China


Item model number: ‎W1704


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Style: ‎Benchtop Lathe


Power Source: ‎corded-electric


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Date First Available: February 13, 2009


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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2012 by Shaun S. Roberts
    • I use it daily, and it works great.
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This is the first lathe I've ever used so take that for what it's worth. I started a new business where I'm using this lathe almost daily. It's been a couple of weeks now and I have no complaints about it whatsoever. It's got decent power, it was well centered, and does exactly what I need it to do. My only complaint, and this is apparently an issue across most small lathes which I don't understand why manufacturers would do it but the tool rests are made with a "texture" which extends to the top where your tools are supposed to glide smoothly and evenly in order to make a clean smooth surface on what you're turning. I spent an hour filing off the texture around the top edge and getting it all smooth on both of the included tool rests and my work is coming out much better now. UPDATE: Still going fine. I did have to replace the live center that came with it. It had weak bearings and started to cause a wobble in everything I was working on. With a NOVA chuck on the head and a decent triple bearing sealed live center in the tail it runs straight and makes a lot less noise. NOTE: If you are looking for a lathe to turn very hard woods or big pieces, this isn't the lathe you're looking for. This works great for small items like pens, rings, and small bowls. If you're having trouble with it stopping on you then turn up the speed and take more shallow cuts making sure your tools are good and sharp. It will do the job. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018 by KSum KSum
    • Great starter lathe for beginners
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We tried a different brand first but got it home and was missing pieces, so we researched other starter lathes and found this one. It came with everything it was supposed to and worked right away. My husband has made many projects so far and is already wanting a bigger one!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024 by M. Brock
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2016 by Erik Holdenn
    • Died after four minutes of use.
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TLDR; Unfortunately, I cannot recommend anyone buy this item. Lathe came boxed in molded styrofoam. After unpacking and setting up, it seemed like a nice sturdy little machine. Light at 45 lbs, however very stable. Put a small piece of softwood and powered her up. The motor took about six seconds to actually show signs of life. The variable speed control is easy to use and convenient. After not even rounding a 1x1, the lathe stopped. No reason, as far as I could tell. I checked the cord, fuse, etc. Everything was OK, but still no life. Four minutes of use, and it dies. it's going back, needless to say. If you're considering this lathe, you may want to spend another $100 for a Rockler or something similar. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013 by LW
    • Very good starting lathe
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If your just starting wood turning this is a perfect little lathe. Having the ability to control your speed range is a great feature. It has just the right amount of weight to it to very unbalanced projects........ The down side is......... Your going to get hooked and want to up grade...... I do wish they had made the head stock large enough to do a 10 or 12 inch diameter........ Very good quality but not the price of a Jet.... I mostly use a Grizzly Midi but still like turning smaller stuff on this lathe...... Remember that tooling for a machine is always 3x the cost of your lathe. crappy 50$ tools wont do this lathe justice ... show more
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