Robust Lathes
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There are two Robust lathes to choose from – click the links below for the detailed specifications, and scroll down for features found on all Robust lathes.  

Stainless Steel Ways:  Robust is proud to offer stainless steel ways as standard equipment on all our lathes.  Whether you turn wet wood or exotics, your Robust ways will not rust. 

Spindle: The spindle is pre-hardened 4140 Chrome Moly alloy with an 1 1/4-8 spindle nose drilled and readily equipped for vacuum.  There is a groove for a safety set screw and a #2 Morse taper.

Spindle lock: The spindle lock electronically disconnects the controls when it is engaged.  No more burnt belts when you forget to unlock the spindle.

Bearings:  Heavy duty 6300 series bearings are fitted. They carry 40% more load than leading competitors. That's why Robust is the only manufacturer that warrants the headstock bearings. 

Indexing Handwheel:  Indexing is standard. We incorporated the standard 48 position index function into the highly polished and comfortable handwheel.

Motor and Drives:  We use Leeson motors and quality matched drives. All systems are 220v single phase. The drive can be slowed to a slow creep for operations like applying finishes. Because we use a vector drive, full torque is available at ALL speeds.

Controls: Variable speed and forward/reverse are standard. All the lathe controls are on a corded pendant with a magnetic back.  Place them on the headstock, tailstock, or anywhere else it is convenient for you. 

Sliding Headstock: On the American Beauties, the headstock can be slid the full length of the bed, allowing full access to the work from a variety of natural body positions.  Robustness is ensured by the dual manual lock-downs. An optional quick release mechanism is also available.

Bed Construction:  Beds are constructed of structural and stainless steels, fully welded and stress relieved before final finishing. 24" bed extensions are available for the American Beauty

Comfortable Center Height:  Adjustable legs easily adjust the spindle height from just under 42" to almost 50".

Standard Accessories: Every Robust lathe comes with these standard accessories at no extra cost: