Product Description
The Foredom M.BL Bench Lathe is a high-torque, permanent magnet motor that runs smoothly and quietly with cast iron base for secure holding on the work surface as well as suction cup feet to keep it in place!
The heavy-duty spindles come with a precision machined right and left taper for holding buffs or wheels up to 4 inches in diameter. The Foredom Becn Lathe comes with a two year limited warranty.
Specifications for the Foredom Bench Lathe:
- 1/6 horsepower, high torque motor.
- The operating speed ranges from 500 rpm to 7000 rpm.
- The motor shaft diameter is 5/16".
- Total weight of the machine is 7 1/2 pounds.
- 115 Volts, 125 Watts (continuous rating), 1.8 amp 60Hz, CSA certified.
The Foredom Bench Lathe has pre-lubricated ball bearings and a dustproof motor housing, which means you don't need to put any oil on the blades. The high quality construction also makes this machine operate above room temperature without affecting its performance!
The Foredom bench lathe is very adaptable. You can use the spindles provided or change them up a bit to make other uses. Add a chuck arbor, wheel mandrels, or a collet holder. There is even an attachment to run a flexshaft which will fit any of the interchangeable hand-pieces! You definitely can use this machine for more than one purpose. Dust collector hoods are also available to control dust a debris. Read the full Foredom Bench Lathe Manual to see everything you can do! If you'd rather read the manual and instruction in Spanish we have that too. Take a look at the Espanol Instrucciones for the Foredom Bench Lathe.
Use a maximum of a 4" diameter buffing wheel with this machine. Here are the speeds for the different size buffs including cotton, chamois or felt.
1" Diameter Buffs
- Full Speed 7,000 rpm with 1,750 surface feet per minute.
- Medium speed 4,000 rpm with 1,000 surface feet per minute.
2" Diameter Buff Speeds
- Full Speed 7,000 rpm with 3,500 surface feet per minute.
- Medium speed 4,000 rpm with 2,000 surface feet per minute.
3" Diameter Buff Speeds
- Full Speed 7,000 rpm with 5,250 surface feet per minute.
- Medium speed 4,000 rpm with 3,000 surface feet per minute.
4" Diameter Buff Speeds
- Full Speed 7,000 rpm with 7,000 surface feet per minute.
- Medium speed 4,000 rpm with 4,000 surface feet per minute.
The Foredom Bench Lathe is a must have for all those small things that it can do so well. It can act as several different tools all in one set up! It is something that you should definitely consider.
While the lathe comes ready to work for you, here are the parts list for the Foredom bench lathe. There are two different models, on with a permanent cord and one with a detachable cord. Take a look at your lathe and see which one you have. Parts list for Foredom Bench Lathe with Detachable cord and the other Parts list is for the Foredom Bench Lathe with a Permanent Cord.