Lathe DRECHSELMEISTER TWISTER FU-180 TV

The compact table lathe with a swivel and slide head!
Equipped with a powerful 1.5 HP motor and FU (frequency converter), this machine offers the perfect properties for turning parts of various sizes.

NOW REVISED with the following improvements:

With new flat steel plate D = 95 mm (instead of D = 80 mm)
Tailstock shank travel 95 mm (instead of 70 mm)
Brand new magnetic switch unit with ON switch with light function
Brand new magnetic switch unit with yellow warning light for "reverse" warning
With "standard" / "slow" 2-stage brake switch *
*("Slow" braking time for heavy or unbalanced workpieces or "Standard" for all other workpieces)

Especially in the table version, the machine offers considerable added value compared to conventional table lathes thanks to the swivel and slide head and the mounting hole for an additional bed on the front side of the bed.

The TWISTER FU-180 is also available as a floor version with solid cast iron legs!

The highlights of the TWISTER FU-180:

Very high weight and stability for this compact machine class thanks to the solid cast iron construction
Swivel head that can be moved around the entire bench
Powerful 1.5 HP motor with frequency converter with a wide speed range in 2 belt stages
Exactly aligned tips, including double taper for fast, time-saving alignment when turning wood
Multiple fixing points for the optional extra bed, so it can be used as a bed extension and external turning device
Especially with the TWISTER FU-180 TV (table version), the receiving hole at the front of the bench (behind the magnetic cover plate) allows comfortable processing of larger and unbalanced workpieces.
Spindle connection M33 x 3.5 with security slot ASR (Euro)
Includes main switch and forward/reverse switch
Carry handles for the table version for easy transport (for 2 people)

Center height 180mm
Turning diameter on the bench 358 mm
Distance between points 560 mm (expandable)
M33 x 3.5 thread with security slot ASR (Euro)*
Headstock and tailstock taper MK2
Speeds (2 belt speeds): 50 - 1350 rpm and 150 - 3700 rpm
Tailstock travel 100 mm (with trapezoidal thread), prepared for ER-25 bobbin
1.5 HP motor (230 V connection) with frequency inverter
2 stage brake switch
Weight 79kg