16” Woodturning Lathe

Features & Specs

The EL16 is a medium sized woodturning lathe and a very popular choice among discerning woodturners. The lathe and leg stand are of heavy cast iron construction to minimise vibration. The adjustable feet allow you to level the lathe, with the stand fitted the centre height of the lathe is approximately 45.5”.
The EL16 features electronic variable speed supplied via an inverter with two speed ranges for maximum torque at low speeds. The advantage of variable speed is that you can fine tune the speed of the lathe to the work in hand. This is especially important when turning large or out of balance workpieces and it is so convenient for fast speed changes. Spindle indexing is provided at 10° intervals and a magnetic control console with start/stop, speed control and forward/reverse can be conveniently positioned for the work in hand. Everything about the lathe feels just right, with cam-lock action of the tool rest banjo and tailstock, all controls work smoothly and effortlessly. The headstock can be rotated for better access when turning a bowl and will also slide along to the tailstock end of the bed. This allows the turning of larger diameter bowls and platters off the end of the bed and increases the capacity considerably.