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Powermatic  |  SKU: POW1794224K

Powermatic 1794224K 4224B Woodworking Lathe

$7,499.99
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Powermatic 4224B Wood Lathe

Free Shipping to Commercial or Residential Address! This Powermatic lathe is subject to MAP pricing. Have you noticed that most web sites advertise this item at the same price. MAP pricing means we have to advertise this at a MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICE set by Powermatic. With most manufacturers we are free to sell the product for any price, we just need to abide by the manufacturer's minimum advertised pricing policy. 

Wood Lathe Description:

The Powermatic wood lathe Model 4224B is the newest member of the industry-leading family of lathes. Over 900 pounds, the 4224B is the biggest, heaviest, and most capable lathe we’ve ever built. It expands the limits of creative possibility, and takes your passion to a whole new level. With newly designed, top of its class features, the 4224B pushes the limits of design, innovation, and durability.

Powermatic 4224B Lathe Features:

  • Sliding headstock with electronic variable speed and digital RPM readout for accurate speed adjustments
  • Spindle lock and built in spindle indexing on the headstock for drilling hole patterns, routing flutes, and other equally spaced features
  • Vacuum system provides quick method of chucking bowl blanks
  • 15-amp quad receptacle for easy reach of powered accessories
  • Two 100W task lamps provide ideal lighting
  • Air nozzle with quick connect for clearing dust/chips
  • Set of dead centers which hold a spindle for visual comparison
  • Laser etched quill is self ejecting.
  • Two position mount for the optional bed extension
  • Brass tipped knockout bar concentrates the action in the sliding handle; the brass tip will not damage drive centers
  • Attached tool caddy allows convenient access to centers, wrenches, etc.
  • Tailstock has internal storage for additional accessories
  • Chrome trimmed handwheels are ergonomic for a comfortable feel
  • Magnetic-backed remote on/off switch can be moved anywhere on the machine

Wood Lathe Specifications:

Part Number 1794224K  
Swing Over Bed 24 "
Swing Over Tool Rest Base 21 "
Distance Between Centers 42 "
Outboard Turning 88 "  
Speeds 40-3500 RPM  
Headstock Taper MT-2  
Spindle Nose 1 1/4 " x 8 TPI  
Hole Through Spindle 5/8 "
Tailstock Taper MT-2  
Hole Through Tailstock 3/8 "
Ram Travel 4½ "
Centerline of Spindle to Floor 44 "
Spindle Taper MT-2  
Headstock Movement full length of bed  
Indexing Positions 98  
Style leg stand  
Bed Construction cast iron  
Spindle Speeds 40 - 3500  
Motor Power 3 HP
Motor Voltage 220 V  
Prewired Voltage 220 V
Motor Phase 3 Ph
Web Description 4224B Lathe 3HP, 1/3Ph, 220V  
Model Number 4224B  
Brand Powermatic  
Overall Dimensions Assembled 83"L x 36"W x 65"H  
Height 31.5 inch
Width 27 inch
Length 68 inch
Net Weight 948 pound