Shop Fox M1112

Buying online Shop Fox M1112 12-Inch by 36-Inch Gunsmithing Lathe. This superb gearhead lathe is in the bull's eye with its high-tolerance bearings, D1-5 camlock Shop Fox M1112 spindle, outboard spindle bore supports, quick change gearbox, induction-hardened bed ways, and its extra fine longitudinal feed rate of 0.0011"/r and cross feed rate of 0.0004"/r Other features include a heavy-duty vibration dampening cast iron stand, ball bearing tipped follow rest and steady rest, and a tailstock that can be tightened with a torque wrench to maintain precision chuck-to-tailstock alignment every time the tailstock is locked down Even if you are not a gunsmith, you'll appreciate all the precision and features this lathe offers. Range of speeds: 70, 200, 220, 270, 360, 600, 800, 1000 and 1400 RPM Includes: 6-Inch 3-Jaw chuck with two sets of jaws, 8-Inch 4-Jaw chuck with reversible jaws, 10-Inch faceplate, set of six change gears, 1/2-Inch chuck w/ MT3 arbor ... More details »

Shop Fox M1112 Review: Shop Fox M1112 12-Inch by 36-Inch Gunsmithing Lathe. Very nice machine for the money. More complete than most lathes it's size and fairly solid. Seems well put together and fit and finish are good as you can expect for a Chinese machine. Plan on having a hoist or forklift to move and set up the machine. It is way too heavy to be man handled into place. Pay the extra for lift gate service unless you have a forklift or loading dock to unload it. It weighs over 1300 lbs crated. Have shims available or buy leveling ... Read more »