Graduate Lathes Centre Graduate 'Classic'

Graduate 'Classic' range

Long Bed (specification)

Short Bed (specification)

Centre height 241mm

Centre distance 400mm

Max dia inboard 482mm

outboard 482mm

Spindle thread inboard (R/h) 1.5" x 6 tpi.

outboard (L/h) 1.5" x 6 tpi.

Spindle taper Nr. 3MT.

Tailstock taper Nr. 2MT.

Spindle speeds (4) 425,790

1330,2250rpm

Motor power 1 hp (.75kw)

Net weight 190 kg

Overall dim's 1040x400x

1150mm

There is little needs saying about the 'Classic' range of Graduate lathes, highly sought after, regarded by most as the ultimate woodturning lathe in it's class. Robustly designed all cast iron construction giving a stable, quiet and virtually vibration free operation. Easy to use quick cam operation on the main operating components. A 4 speed 'vee' pulley drive system with a good speed range.

The generously proportioned main spindle 40mm diameter carried on 80mm diameter deep groove ball bearings with 1.5" x 6 tpi threads give unsurpassed rigidity to face plates and chucks.

L.R.E. have specialized in re-building the Graduate lathes for over 25 years, over this period several hundered have passed through our well equiped workshop each being carefully rebuilt to exacting standards consisting of complete strip down thourough cleaning replacing or remachining damaged or worn parts, the main bed is re-ground and finally the lathes are re-painted to a high standard in the original grey hammer finish colour. all levers handles etc. are re-chromed and finally new electrical systems are installed.

Due to the amount and detail of work carried out we offer a full 12 month warranty with each machine, each machine is supplied with the original level of standard equipment including a new parts/instruction manual.

L.R.E. also for the last 17 years have developed the 'Variturn' electronic speed control fitted as an option to nearly 95% of all Graduates that have passed through L.R.E. in either 1hp or 1.5 hp versions.

L.R.E. aslo supply the 'Variturn' system for self fitting as a complete kit for those who already own a Graduate, refer to 'Variturn' Kit for details.

A full range of spare parts is also available see 'Spares' page for details.

Centre height 150mm

Centre distance 762,1066 or

1370mm