RIKON 30” X 40” VSR Lathe w/ Sliding Bed
Model Number: RIK703040
RIKON’s Heavy Duty 70-3040 Variable Speed Lathe features an innovative SLIDING BED that increases your turning capacity with just a turning of a switch! The special motorized upper bed effortlessly moves to the right away from the headstock to double the standard between-centers distance from 20” to 40”! Moving the sliding bed also increases the swing from 23-7/32” to 31-1/4” over the lower bed! Ideal for turning large bowls or platters. This space-saving lathe is extra heavy-duty, made of solid cast iron and steel construction to provide professional turners with a robust machine that will take the stress when turning large diameter bowls or spindles. The 3HP TEFC, 220V motor combined with 4 heavy-duty bearings in the headstock and digital speed controls provide all the power and precision needed for this versatile lathe.
- Motorized Sliding Bed – Increase spindle length 20” up to 40”
- Motor & Switch – Beefy 3HP motor delivers ample power
- Index Head – 3-Step, multi-V pulleys include 36 index positions
- Control Box – Magnetic back positions controls anywhere on long bed
- LCD Speed Display – Big easy-to-read speeds from 20 to 3850 RPMs
- Banjo – Cast iron tool rest base is extra wide and sturdy
SPECIFICATIONS
| Motor Horsepower | 3 HP TEFC |
| Motor Amps | 14.8 |
| Motor Volts | 220V, 50/60 Hz |
| Motor RPM | 1,720 RPM |
| Direction | Forward/Reverse |
| Number of Speeds | Variable |
| Speed Ranges | 20 – 650 / 50 – 1,750 / 100 – 3,850 |
| Swing Over Bed | 23-7/32” to 31-1/4” |
| Swing Over Tool Rest | 17-13/32” to 25-7/16” |
| Working Distance Between Centers | 20” to 40” |
| Tool Rest Post Diameter | 1” |
| Spindle Nose Inch x TPI | 1-1/4” x 8 |
| Headstock Taper | MT2 |
| Tailstock Taper | MT2 |
| Ram Travel | 4-11/16” (120mm) |
| Indexing Positions | 36 |
| Overall Length | 61-5/8” to 81-5/8” |
| Overall Width | 30-1/8” |
| Overall Height | 50-3/8” |
| Overall Net Weight | 546 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 665 lbs. |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Shipping Carton | 61-3/4” x 26-5/16” x 34-1/4” |
| Bottom of base to spindle | 44” (1118mm) |
