The 1216 controls the 1hp DC motor using pulse width modulation. A big problem with DC motor control is torque in the low speeds, and you will find many MIDI lathes with the lowest speed of 250RPM and higher because of this. This is because the cost effect controllers introduce resistance into the voltage to limit the power, which reduces the speed but also reduces the torque at the same rate. PWM will deliver full torque across the entire speed range. This allows for tremendous torque in low speeds which is helpful when roughing and precision work. This also allows for outboard turning up to a 16” bowl on a mid-sized lathe.
Electrical Requirements: 110V-1PH-60Hz
Recommended Breaker Size: 110V – 15 Amp
Speed Range High: 650 – 3500 RPM
Speed Range Mid: 325 – 1750 RPM
Speed Range Low: 50 – 525 RPM
Distance Between Centers: 15-½″
Swing Over Bed: 12-½″
Swing Over Banjo: 9-½″
Max Outboard Swing: 16″
Spindle Bore: ⅜″
Spindle Thread: 1″ x 8 TPI (Both Ends)
Front Bearing: 6006LLU
Rear Bearing: 6005LLU
Indexing: 24 Positions With Lock
Accepts Vacuum Chuck: No
Drive Belt: Poly-V Belt 6 Grooves
Tailstock Quill: MT #2
Tail Stock Quill Travel: 2-½″
Bed Length: 29.4″
Bed Gap: 1-1/4″
Tool Rest Length: 6″
Tool Rest Post Diameter: 1″
Faceplate Diameter: 3″
Certification: CSA C/US 256540
Floor To Bed Height: 6-3/4″ No Pads
Floor To Spindle Center: 13″ No Pads
Overall Size (L x W X H): 35.8″ x 14.6″ x 20.5″
Net Weight: 118 lbs
Shipping Weight: 125 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 37″ x 15″ x 21″
