Proxxon FD 150/E Metal Working Lathe 230V 24150 Accurate bed made from cast aluminium Spindle made from diecast aluminium Speed range of 500-5000rpm Headstock suitable to take ER11 collets Tailstock has a MK0/short bore Quick change tool post for 6mm tooling Specification for Proxxon FD 150/E Lathe: Cross Slide Travel (X) 40mm, (Z) 60mm Distance Between Centres 150mm Height Over Cross Slide 33mm Model FD 150/E Nett Weight 4.5kg Overall L x W x H 360 x 150 x 150mm Speed Range 500 - 5000rpm Spindle Bore 8.5mm Spindle Speed MK0/short bore The Proxxon FD150/E is a compact metal working lathe for facing and longitudinal turning, boring, taper turning, parting and drilling. The high maximum speed (5000rpm) allows very small diameters to be machined. The lathe has an accurate bed made from cast aluminium and the spindle from diecast aluminium. It is run using a powerful, quiet running DC motor which has a two stage belt drive used in conjunction with an electronic speed control to achieve the full speed range (500-5000rpm). The main spindle runs with precision bearings and has a continuous bore of 8.5mm. A three jaw self-centring chuck is supplied with an inside jaw range of 1.5-32mm and 12-65mm outside. The tailstock comes with a live centre and has an MK0/short bore. There is a quick change tool post with the machine accepting 6mm tooling.