The Sherline Manual 8-Inch Tabletop Lathe (Metric) (EU) is a compact and versatile machine designed for precision work on small parts. It is capable of turning parts up to 3.5 inches in diameter over the bed and 1.88 inches over the carriage, with the option to increase this capacity to 6 inches in diameter with the use of riser blocks. The lathe provides 8 inches of space between centers, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including clockmaking and modeling. Its compact size allows it to be easily stored and used in areas where space is limited, such as on a closet shelf.
This lathe is equipped with an electronic speed control system that offers a continuously variable speed range from 70 to 2,800 RPM, eliminating the need for belt changes. Additionally, a secondary pulley position is available to provide extra torque at lower RPMs when necessary. The machine is robust enough to handle materials such as wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel, ensuring high-quality precision in the parts produced.
The lathe features a powerful 90V DC motor with an electronic speed controller, a 2.75-inch by 6.0-inch crosslide, and a 15-inch steel bed that accommodates 8 inches between centers. It includes standard laser-engraved aluminum handwheels and comes with essential components such as pulleys, a drive belt, a faceplate, a lathe dog, two dead centers, three hexagonal keys, a tool post, and a sharpened high-speed steel cutting tool. This setup ensures that users have everything needed to begin their precision machining tasks efficiently.
