SHOP FOX M1099 Bench Lathe has the ability to make quick thread selection. It saves the user from having to always swap gears every time they want to change gears. It has both two sets of the jaw and a reversible jaw which are used to perform the function of threading. Its shipping weight is 470 pounds and its dimensions are 50 by 32 by 16 5/8. The distance between its centers is 26” and has six speeds from which the user can choose from.
Sale Price: $1799.99
Availability: In Stock
Usually ships within 6 to 10 days.
Price and the main feature list
The main price of the lathe is $1,799.99.
This lathe has many special features which make it stand out from the rest of the lathes. This includes:-
- It’s has a steady rest
- It has a follow rest
- It has 3 jaws each having the two sets of jaws
- It has 4 jaw chucks with jaws which are reversible.
- It weighs 470 pounds
- It uses 1 volt for every 110 single phases.
- Its dimension includes 50*32*16 5/8
- The distance between its centers is 26”
- It has 6 speeds from which the user can choose from
Who is it for?
It is a must have machine for any mechanic who needs a threading machine. If you run a larger workshop this would be a reliable machine to have and does not take up a lot of floor space. The easiness in using it to work with is the main reason for the famous use of the machine.
Pros and cons
This lathe has unique features, which make it, easy to use. This includes the presence of the alpha and the ability to give commands to the machine through the use of numerical dials. The numerical dials are used to make suggestions for the type of gear you want to use instead of manually changing the gears. This is a great advantage that all mechanics should take advantage of and get the machine. In addition, the machine has a powerful characteristic. This has the ability to change the thread easily quick easy. It has been manufactured so that instead of having to change gears so as to select the thread you make a selection on a thread chart by rotating an alpha and making numerical dial on the quick change gearbox.
The machine has both tow normal sets of jaws and a reversible jaw which is used to perform the treading duty. The number dials and the alpha makes the work easy as the user does not have to change the gears but just press a number command and the gear are automatically changed.
None of these machines has gotten any negative review so far.
Why you should buy it?
This lathe is a perfect machine for any mechanic. Due to its automatic nature it is easy to handle and hence very appropriate to do many duties or even perform many projects of threading. It does look a bit steadier and long lasting. The machine is another spectacular creation of the SHOP FOX.
Verdict
Mechanics that are looking for an easy to work with, affordable, durable and effective for all their projects and duties on threading then this great lathe is the right machine for them.
