Charnwood Lathes

Wood Turning Lathes from Charnwood

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W815 Lathe
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W815 Wood Lathe
A high quality mini lathe ideal for the production of smaller pieces or where the workshop size does not allow for a longer bed. The bed, headstock and tailstock are all constructed from cast iron to give vibration free running but the compact size means the weight is still manageable and the lathe can be removed from the bench when not in use. Electronic variable speed control allows the ideal speed to be quickly selected for jobs of any diameter. The cam lock banjo is supplied with two different sized tool rests and is fully adjustable without the need for any tools. Supplied with drive centre, tail centre, 7" tool rest, 4 1/2" toolrest, 6" faceplate, cable and plug. Specifications: 330mm between centres, 200mm over bed, 250W motor, Speeds 750 -3200rpm. Spindle thread 3/4 x 16tpi, 1MT tapers, Dimensions (WxDxH) 690mm x 220mm x310mm. weight 20kg, Rating DIY. note this is a small lathe suitable for lace bobbins, pen turning and other similar projects. 

W821 Lathe
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W821 Wood lathe

A solid cast iron, bench top lathe fitted with electronic variable speed control. This lathe has been designed for turners who are looking for a compact, high quality machine, which can be moved around the workshop when not in use. There are three speed ranges set by changing a drive belt on a pulley. The speed dial is then used to set the desired speed electronically. To ensure you always know what speed the lathe is running at, there is a large digital display showing the current RPM. (mains powered, no batteries required) The bed of the lathe is precision ground cast iron giving 15" between centres and a bowl turning capacity of 12". The tool rest is a cam-lock design for rapid adjustments with all metal components. The headstock and tailstock are both hollow centred to allow for tool removal and long hole boring. The optional Extension bed simply bolts onto the main bed and extends the distance between centres to 1000mm (39") Ideal for turners who only occasionally need that extra length in a workshop where space is at a premium. a compact machine which can be moved around the workshop when not in use. Supplied with drive and tail centres, faceplate, 6" toolrest, cable and plug. specification: Distance between centres 380mm, With optional extension bed 1000mm, Distance over bed 305 mm, Motor (Carbon Brush) 750w, Speed Ranges (rpm)720-1710, 1260-2970, 1900-4100, Spindle thread size 3/4" x 16tpi, Spindle tapers 1MT, Dimensions (WxDxH) 870mm x 250mm x 530mm, Weight 35Kg, Rating DIY,

W813 Wood lathe
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W813 Wood lathe
Still the most popular lathe in the UK market thanks to the heavy cast iron construction, accurate machining and great value for money. Spindles of up to 12" diameter and 35" in length can be precisely turned over the bed using the cam-lock sliding toolrest. The sliding tail stock also uses a cam-lock for quick adjustments. The rotating headstock design allows for larger diameter work, such as bowl turning, of up to 15" in diameter, to be turned over the front of the machine and obtaining the correct speed for cutting is no problem with the variable speed controller. When using the headstock rotated to the front, the extendable toolrest can be positioned on either the left or right hand side. Supplied with hollow headstock and tailstock suitable for long hole boring, floorstand, NVR switch, 12" toolrest, 4 prong drive centre 1MT, revolving tail centre 1MT, 6" diameter faceplate, cable and plug. New for 2008 is an upgraded version of this lathe with a more powerful 550w induction motor and a digital display to provide an accurate speed readout, particularly helpful for beginners. Specification: Distance between centres 900mm, Distance over bed 310mm, Motor (induction) 550W, Speeds 10 (500-2000) rpm, Spindle thread size 3/4" x 16tpi, Head and tail tapers 1MT, Dimensions (WxDxH) 1500mm x 450mm x 1120mm, Weight 80kg, Rating DIY/Light trade.