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Nichols Lathe

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Description:
1. @42” swing over gap and @36” over the bed.
2. Replaced headstock with a solid 2” piece of high carbon chromium steel. The spindle size is 1.5” x 8tpi.
3. Maximum bed extension @52”
4. Motor: Leeson 2.0 H.P. 240 volt.
5. WDC Variable Speed Control (replacement)
6. Nichols-built 18” diameter steady rest.
7. Heavy duty castors and screw jacks.
8. MT2 tailstock with heavy duty ball bearing fitting.
9. Crane/winch for mounting heavy pieces.
10. Accessories on table self-explanatory.
11. View attachment 44586View attachment 44589Included but not photographed are a Jim Thompson telescopic hollowing out tool (1” diameter) purchased at the 1985 wood turning conference at Arrowmont. Also, a custom made 2” x 2” x 88” hollowing out tool with support stand. Image attached. And a 12” x .75” faceplate for the big stuff.
Pickup only. Location – Lancaster, PA. Asking $5,200.
12. Repainted lathe. Hate green.
 

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