
The Serious Toolworks SL2542 is the
heavy duty wood lathe that operates
with less vibration.
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SL2542 Wood Lathes are now available.
First developed in 1999, our premium wood lathe offers an unmatched
combination of engineering, finish, power, and stability.
While most wood lathes weigh 100 to 400 pounds, the Serious Wood Lathe
(SL2542) weighs in at over 1580 pounds including enough power, control,
and capacity to handle any project.
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Serious Toolworks SL2542 Wood Lathe
It appears that most of the modern wood lathe producers
are building machines with two central design features, which are a fabricated
steel body and a motor placed high and near the spindle.
The 1580 pound SL2542 is built with a very different
design and it is a 100% cast iron machine, which carries a higher
material cost than other full size lathes. The 1-3/4" thick bed ways gain
the woodturner incomparable rigidity and
the tremendous bottom mass of the SL2542 produces unmatched stability.
When the owner screws the four 6" x 3/4" feet down to raise the three
6" wheels off the concrete, this lathe is not moving anywhere!
Lathe bed vibration is the enemy of every woodturner.
This problem is caused by uneven centrifugal force due to out of balance
workpieces, and wood workpieces that are true are still often out of balance
because the wood is not of even density. Gray cast iron remains as one
of the most effective vibration dampening materials used in the construction
of precision machinery. Workpiece vibration from unbalanced or wet wood
does not reach the bed ways and the tool rest of the SL2542, it simply
dissipates into the floor, so the SL2542 operates quieter, smoother, and
with less energy than much lighter fabricated steel wood lathes.
Eventually woodturners cut into imbedded bolts,
nails, insulators, and rocks. These events produce a lot of trauma
for the woodturner and the lathe! Welded lathe beds can and occasionally
do break apart with traumatic catches. The SL2542 has a frame constructed
with five pieces of seamless cast iron bolted together, so the shock waves
can not stress welds or bonds and again dissolve into the ground. Gray
cast iron also delivers lower residual stress levels than fabricated steel.
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3 HP TEFC premium motor in the SL2542 sits on a hinged platform 6" above
the floor. This positioning requires more engineering, more parts,
and a longer belt than lathes with the motor near the spindle. In summary
this design feature again adds cost to the SL2542. However, a low positioned
motor means a lower center of gravity for the SL2542 and a smoother turning
experience. In addition, this motor position delivers great accessibility,
good motor ventilation and dust protection, and excellent power transmission.
We recognize that some woodturners prefer to face the workpiece from the
outboard side of the lathe, and for this reason we offer a heavy duty
outboard turning kit. This will expand the swing of the lathe to 44 inches.
The new SL2542 Wood Lathe is now available to order!
Please see ordering information below.
The 1580 pound cast iron frame with a glass smooth metallic charcoal finish,
our Poly-V drive train with 4:1 speed reduction, fast rack and pinion
tail stock, 3 hp premium efficiency motor, and magnetic remote emergency
stop button are just part of what sets us apart from other lathes
in the world market.
The Precision Spindle Cartridge continues to
weigh 70 pounds and utilizes 4 heavy bearings; but now 48 position indexing,
a power lock out safety switch, and outboard 1 ½ x 8 spindle threads
have been added.
The
new headstock design incorporates spindle speed digital read out,
index position digital read out, variable speed control, forward and reverse
switch, and emergency stop button.
Serious Toolworks, Inc. takes pride in producing
the premier lathe for serious woodturners. There is no other consumer
lathe with the engineering, mass, power, stability, and finishes that
make up the SL2542. Think of owning the finest wood lathe in the world:
it is powerful enough to fill you with a sense of accomplishment every
time you present a tool to the wood. A lot of useful mass below the center
line, large swing and length capacity, and soft start with dynamic braking
allow you to handle the large and dramatic pieces with style and ease.
Of all the delights that await you at the end of your
long workday perhaps none is ever so compelling as woodturning on your
SL2542. Isnt it time you get Serious?
SL2542 Standard Specifications
Swing |
25 |
Distance Between Centers
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42 |
Height |
47 |
Spindle Height |
42 |
Length |
70 |
Width |
29 |
Spindle Taper |
#3MT |
Spindle Thread |
1 ½ x 8 |
Spindle Bore |
5/8 |
Tailstock Taper |
#3MT |
Tailstock Bore |
3/8 |
Tailstock Quill Travel |
6 |
Motor |
3 HP 3 Phase |
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Inverter |
220 volt 1 Phase 20 amp |
Spindle Speed 1:1 |
100-3,650 rpm |
Spindle Speed 4:1 |
25-900 rpm |
Weight |
1580 lbs. |
Spindle Handwheel |
10 Chrome |
Tailstock Handwheel |
8 Chrome |
Motor Sheave |
8 & 2 |
Spindle Sheave |
8 |
Drive Belt |
!0J Poly V |
Banjo Cavity |
1 Ό |
Faceplate |
4 Steel |
Tool Rests |
16 |
Spindle RPM digital
display, and indexing digital display |
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Standard Equipment includes 16" tool rest, 8" faceplate, faceplate wrench,
drive center, live center, and knockout rod. $7295 FOB Medford, OR
To order please fill out a Contact Form completely.
We will send you a short Lathe Purchase Agreement and request a $1000
deposit, which will be placed in an account that will not be accessed
by STI until after the delivery of your lathe. In the event your order
is cancelled for any reason, or STI can not fulfill its commitment to
provide your lathe; your full deposit will be returned to you. Full payment
by personal check, cashier's check, or wire transfer is necessary before
the lathe is shipped or released.
The Serious Wood Lathe is so tough it is being used
to turn NASCAR race car parts!
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Contact Information
For more information about Serious Toolworks,
please write or call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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1-800-211-1484
Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pacific Time (Mon-Fri) |
E-mail: |
info@serioustoolworks.com
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Address:
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5829 Dark Hollow Road
Medford, OR 97501 |
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To Order:
Online--use
the Serious Toolworks Online Form. Please fill out the Contact Info
and Order Info sections completely.
Telephone--we would recommend
printing the Contact Form, filling it out, and calling us at 1-800-211-1484
with your order.
Your payment will be due 15 days after
you receive your tools.
The SL2542 has a two year warranty. Click here
to read the SL2542 warranty.
Product Inquiries:
Please call us at 1-800-211-1484, e-mail
us at info@serioustoolworks.com, or fill out our online Serious
Toolworks contact form to send us questions about our products,
services and orders. We look forward to serving you with the finest
in wood turning tools.
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