Rikon Benchtop Mini Lathe

Rikon 70-1516VSRK Benchtop Mini Lathe: Big-Lathe Precision in a Compact Benchtop Design

Chatter, vibration and awkward speed changes can turn a promising blank into a frustrating afternoon. When your controls sit out of reach and the motor struggles under load, fine detail is hard to achieve. The Rikon 70-1516VSRK Benchtop Mini Lathe packs the features of a larger lathe into a compact machine that fits almost any workshop. Its powerful brushless motor, electronic variable speed and rock-solid cast iron bed give you smooth, quiet control from the first cut to the final polish.

Mount your blank, dial in your speed and start turning finer, more detailed projects.

Key Features

• 550W brushless DC motor: Delivers high torque with smooth, quiet running. You get consistent power for demanding cuts and can turn for longer without the noise wearing you down.
• Electronic variable speed: Fine-tune the spindle speed to suit your blank, your tool and the stage of the job, so you stay in control of intricate work.
• Magnetic-backed control box with emergency stop: Place the control box anywhere along the lathe bed. Speed adjustments and the emergency stop stay within instant reach, wherever you're working.
• Forward and reverse spindle: Switch direction with the flick of a switch. Sanding in reverse lifts the raised fibres for a cleaner, smoother finish on every project.
• Precision-machined cast iron bed: The heavy, rigid bed works with a ball-bearing mounted spindle to cut down vibration, so you get cleaner cuts and crisper details.
• Pivoting belt cover: Swing the cover open to change speed ranges quickly and easily, with less time spent on setup.
• Self-ejecting tailstock: Remove your centres fast and without tools, so you can move from one project to the next without fuss.

Ideal For

• Woodturners turning bowls, platters and detailed spindles.
• Furniture makers turning legs, knobs, pulls and small components.
• Hobbyists starting out in woodturning who want a lathe they won't quickly outgrow.
• Small professional turners who need precise, versatile speed control in a compact space.
• Anyone who wants forward and reverse rotation for a better sanded finish.

Specifications

• Model: Rikon 70-1516VSRK Benchtop Mini Lathe.
• Motor: 550W brushless DC.
• Speed control: Electronic variable speed, with pivoting belt cover for speed range changes.
• Spindle direction: Forward and reverse.
• Controls: Magnetic-backed, repositionable control box with emergency stop.
• Bed: Precision-machined cast iron.
• Spindle: Ball-bearing mounted.
• Tailstock: Self-ejecting for tool-free centre removal.
• Design: Compact benchtop.

A quick tip: when you mount a new or out-of-round blank, start at a low speed and bring it up gradually until the lathe runs smoothly with no vibration. Position the magnetic control box where your hand naturally rests, so the emergency stop is always close by. For your final sanding, run through each grit in forward, then switch to reverse and repeat. This removes the fibres that the first pass lays down and leaves a finish that's ready for oil or wax.

Add the Rikon 70-1516VSRK Benchtop Mini Lathe to your cart today for smooth, quiet, precise turning in a compact package, and craft with confidence.