4-inch swing; 12 inches between centers; variable speed control (750 to 3,200 rpm)
Cast iron bed and headstock for stability, durability
Includes lathe, spur center, adjustable 6-inch tool rest, 6-inch and 2-1/2-inch faceplates
Editorial Review:
Whether you're an experienced wood worker or just a beginner, the Wilton 99177 mini-lathe is the perfect tool for turning small projects such as pens, pencils, small bowls, bottle stoppers, ornaments and other spindle work. Ready to use right out of the box the 2/5 HP motor is powerful enough to remove materials fast and the variable speed control, 750 to 3200 rpm, with current feedback will maintain a constant speed under a load. Weighing in at around 50 pounds, the Wilton mini-lathe can be easily moved around the shop, home or garage. --C. Dwight Barnett
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Happy Newbie:
This lathe is the first tool I've seriously used for any kind of woodworking. So this is the first lathe I have ever used and I am very happy with it. That said, I highly recommend the Wilton mini-lathe for beginners. No assembly required, no fine tuning- I just turned it on and started wood-turning. I bought the lathe to make chess pieces and I've made several already, even a knight (which I'll have to whittle a little for the horse's head). The speeds are perfect- as fast as I need to do details and... more info
A Real Gem:
I was quite surprised by this lathe. Minor assembly was easy and straightforward, and center to center alignment was dead-on right out of the box. The "soft start" motor caused a little consternation when it didn't spin right away when I turned it on, but this is a really nice feature. Shaft play and runout are nearly non-existent, and the live center provided is more than acceptable. The variable speed control gives an adequate range of speeds for roughing, sanding and finishing.
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LITTLE WORKHORSE:
VERY SOLID IRON,8 INCH SWING THOUGH,WILL TURN BIG OR SMALL,SMALL OR BIG CHUCKS,ENOUGH SPEED,POWER FOR LITTLE HP.GREAT FINISHING LATHE.
For the money, seems OK:
I bought and have used this lathe. - in general, it's OK. It is a pen lathe, you won't be doing large work on it. - tool rest was too high. Had to hack saw 3/8" to 1/2" from tool rest base, but that was easily doable in five minutes - there was plenty of metal under it. Don't understand why it was so high. Of course there is a height adjustment, but the lowest available was about the height of the turning axis. It needs to be able to go a little lower. - there is a delayed start - after you... more info
