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    RIKON 70-3040 Lathe with Sliding Bed

    Nov 02, 2020 2 minutes
    By Chris Marshall

    RIKON 70-3040 Lathe by the Numbers:

    Street Price: $3,799.99 without accessories

    Swing Over Beds: 237/32", 311⁄4"

    Distance Between Centers: 20" to 40"

    Motor: 3hp (14.8 amp), 220-volt

    Variable Speed Range: 20-3,850 rpm

    Working Height (Floor to Spindle): 44"

    Net Weight: 546 lbs

    Spindle: 11⁄4" x 8 tpi

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