12 X 36 Inch Variable Speed Engine Lathe With Heavy Duty Bearings And Precision Gears Designed For Accurate Metal Cutting And Woodturning Projects In Any Garage Providing Stable Operation And Consistent Torque For Daily Grind And Weekend Wrenching

Variable Speed 12 Inch Metric Lathe For Wood & Metal
✔️ Single unit ships with hardened steel chuck and quick stop spindle

This machine is a benchtop metalworking and woodworking lathe built for hobbyists and small shop operators who need reliable rotation control. You mount raw stock or pre-formed blanks on the three-jaw chuck and advance a cutting tool along the bed to face, turn, or taper workpieces. The fixed headstock paired with a sliding carriage lets you hold consistent feeds while milling aluminum, brass, or hardwood components without vibration.

✅ Swing over bed measures twelve inches for broad turning capacity
✅ Thirteen point five foot center-to-center distance handles long shafts
✅ Variable headspeed range delivers smooth cuts across soft and hard materials
✅ Heavy cast iron base anchors the frame during heavy material removal

💡 What makes a variable speed engine lathe better for turning metal and hardwood than fixed gear models?
A simple drive change avoids chatter and saves your tools when switching between aluminum and oak.
- Variable feed rates keep cutting fluid cool during heavy steel passes
- Slower RPM stops splintering when sanding delicate wooden bowls
- Faster rotation strips material quickly for roughing out square blanks
- A handy design reduces dust buildup around the way slides and carriage nuts