Craftsman 15 in. Lathe, Bench Top, Variable Speed —

I bought this machine last year throught Craftsman Club. I have not had any problems with limited use. The machine seems to be a bit under powered at the recomended speed for roughing. I does vibrate at the 2000 rpm speed. I has its ideosyncracies and quirks. One problem I have noticed it the locking mechanism for the tool stand. The cam/chain is a bit finicky but with patience its overcome. I have used this very a very limited time. Presently I am going to turn balustres for a stair project and so far I have turned small items. It does a very nice job. I dont have the extended warrenty, so if it breaks, I am out of pocket for parts and or service.This is not a production machine but is very nice for the home owner and hobbyist. I plan on purchasing the ddrill chuck and lathe chuck at later date.

Craftsman 15 in. Lathe, Bench Top, Variable Speed

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Posted on Aug 20, 2008

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Features cast-iron bed, headstock and tailstock. Lathe is designed to turn up to 38 in. spindles and turn 15 in. bowls inboard and up to 20 in. bowls outboard.
Brand Name	Craftsman
Product Name	15 in. Lathe, Bench Top, Variable Speed
Color:Overall Color	Gray
Cord:Cord Option	Corded
General Features:Lathe Capacity	15 in. inboard, 20 in. outboard
General Features:Lathe Center Length	38 in.
Manufacturer Warranty:Warranty Detail	<a href="/download/war/CRW.pdf">Craftsman Warranty</a>
Model Number	00921715000
Motor-Engine:Bearings	Ball
Motor-Engine:Horsepower	1 hp
Motor-Engine:Horsepower, Maximum Developed	2 hp
Motor-Engine:Speed Capability	Variable
MPN	21715
Power:Electric Rating	120V AC
Product Overview:General Warranty	1 year
Product Overview:Item Weight	175.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Item Weight (lbs.)	175.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Lathes, Chisel & Accessory Type	Lathes
Product Overview:Portability	Stationary
Product Overview:Style	Bench
Product Overview:Type	Lathes
Tags	Color:Overall Color:Gray Cord:Cord Option:Corded General Features:Lathe Capacity:15 in. inboard, 20 in. outboard General Features:Lathe Center Length:38 in. Motor Engine:Bearings:Ball Motor Engine:Horsepower, Maximum Developed:2 hp Motor Engine:Horsepower:1 hp Motor Engine:Speed Capability:Variable Power:Electric Rating:120V AC Product Overview:General Warranty:1 year Product Overview:Item Weight:175.0 lbs. Product Overview:Lathes, Chisel & Accessory Type:Lathes Product Overview:Portability:Stationary