{"title":"Metal Lathes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your first metal lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advice you'll hear most from machinists: buy the biggest, heaviest lathe your space, power and budget allow. A light lathe chatters and limits what you can turn. But a lathe also has to fit through your door and onto your floor, so start with the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSwing and between centers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 13 x 40 lathe swings 13 in. over the bed and holds 40 in. between centers. Swing sets the largest diameter you can turn; between centers sets the longest part. A gap bed lets you swing larger short parts. Think about the parts you actually make (shafts, bushings, axle stubs, fixtures) and size up from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpindle bore and mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spindle bore decides how big a bar you can pass through the headstock. The spindle mount (D1-4 is common on 12 to 14 in. lathes) decides which chucks fit and how easy they are to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThreading and feeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick-change gearbox lets you set most inch threads and feeds without swapping gears. Check the range on the product page if you need metric threads too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTooling costs real money\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price of the lathe is only part of it. Look at what comes in the crate: chucks, faceplate, steady and follow rests, tool post. Then budget for a quick-change tool post, tool holders, carbide inserts or HSS, a live center, a drill chuck, and measuring tools. Every listing has a \"What's in the crate\" and \"What else you'll need\" box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and moving it in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany 12 to 14 in. lathes need a 230V single-phase circuit. Floor lathes ship in crates that can top 1,000 lb, so plan the unload (engine hoist, pallet jack or forklift) and the path into the shop before delivery day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jet-bdb-1340a-13-x-40-belt-drive-bench-lathe","title":"JET BDB-1340A 13 x 40 Belt-Drive Bench Lathe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BDB-1340A is a 13 x 40 belt-drive lathe with a D1-4 spindle, a 1-3\/8 in. bore and a quick-change gearbox for inch and metric threads. It's a lathe you grow into, not out of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes ready to turn: 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks, a faceplate, and steady and follow rests are in the crate. Budget separately for the stand, a quick-change tool post and tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54641435541788,"sku":"321360A","price":10810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2247\/7596\/files\/sms-jet-bdb-1340a-lathe.jpg?v=1790970478"}],"url":"https:\/\/shopmadesupply.com\/collections\/machining.oembed","provider":"Shop Made Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}