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8x12/8x14 LATHE

8x12 Lathe Specs

Here is a pictorial spec overview. A bunch of pictures are below showing measurements.

compound slide width
way width
tailstock length (top)
tailstock length (base)
cross slide width
cross slide length
carriage width
tool post width
3/4" leadscrew

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