Benchtop glass lathe (pedestal grinder)

This machine designed to be a benchtop glass lathe or a pedestal grinder. The shaft is 1″ diameter which is to accommodate diamond grinding wheels made for the US market.

When bolted to a bench this can be run from a 1/4 hp (.19 kw) electric motor or larger.

All bearings, housings and shaft are brand new. Motor and shields not supplied.

Base 340mm x 200mm. O/all 440mm high. Shaft total 450mm with 190mm exposed.

Weight is 10kg and with the shaft separate will pack down to 440 x 340 x 200mm.

The other end of the shaft has a 16mm threaded hole in end to allow for other uses. This comes covered by a rubber plug.

Finished in durable 2-pot rustproof coating.