The Otto Frei Taig micro lathe is a rugged precision instrument that is hands down the best value in a small precision lathe. The quality of the components is exceptional and considering the price, truly amazing.
Compare our assembled and pre-wired micro lathe to other brands like Sherline and Unimat, and you will see for yourself just how much quality your money can buy. A precision machine with the capabilities to 'HOG' 1/8" cuts in mild steel yet 'Dust' a few tenths, making the Micro Lathe II a very versatile machine. When Comparing Pricing Please keep in mind our Otto Frei micro lathe comes
completely assembled and pre-wired and ready to go with a one year unconditional warranty on parts and labor.
General Specifications:
* Overall working accuracy is .0005"
* Cross side dial graduation is .001"
* Length of head-stock on ways is 2-7/8"
* Length of carriage on ways is 3"
* Width of cross slide on carriage is 2"
* Adjustable tool post for angle cutting (chamfer, boring etc.)
* 6 step/speed V belt drive
* Dimensions (including mounting board) 18" W x 12" D x 7" H
* Shipping weight is 20 lbs.
Capacity:
* Swing over bed 4-1/2" (maximum turning 4-1/2")
* Optional riser block that allows for 6" swing
* Swing over cross slide 2-3/8" (Optional 3-7/8")
* Overall length of bed is 15"
* Width of bed is 2-5/16"
* Tool bit size standard 1/4"
* Distance between centers is 9-3/4"
* Carriage travel is 9"
* Cross slide travel is 1-3/4"
* Overall length of lathe is 16-1/2"
* Drill chuck has 1/4" capacity
Spindle:
* Sealed precision ball bearing
* Spindle nose 3/4"-16 (3/4" SAE)
* Spindle hole is .343"
* Optional collet maximum diameter is 5/16"
* Maximum recommended spindle speed is 7,000 rpm
We sell the Otto Frei Taig lathe completely assembled, (this kit, part number 141.100) or partially assembled (
see part number 141.105-requires some basic mechanical and wiring skills to assemble).
Whichever way you choose, the Otto Frei Taig micro lathe includes the following:
- 141.017 Taig 1017ER a basic unit factory assembled with tool post 15" bed
- 141.150 Taig 1150 Drilling tailstock with lever with dead center for drill chuck
- 141.023 Taig 1023 Mounting board
- 141.022 Taig 1022 Motor mount bracket with hardware
- 141.021W Taig 1021W a 1/4HP 1725 rpm, 115V motor
- 141.162 Taig 1162 a set of two 6 step pulley with 3M 500 belt
- 141.050 Taig 1050ER a three jaw 3-1/4" diameter steel body
- 141.140 Taig 1040ER Drill Chuck Arbor 3/8-24 thread mount
- 141.091 Taig 1091 a Jacobs chuck 0-1/4" commercial quality 3/8"-24 thread for the tailstock
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BONUS 141.095 Taig 1095 a 6 piece tool bit set HSS left & right, round nose, boring bar cut off & 45 degree chamfer
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BONUS 141.120 Taig 1120 a grinding wheel arbor that screws directly on the spindle
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BONUS 141.122 Taig 1122 a grinding wheel set
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BONUS 141.160 Taig 1160 Replacement Gates Polyurethane V Belt Large
