You’re not going to have to be  gunsmith to appreciate the Shop Fox M1112 Gunsmithing Lathe. This 12” x 36” lathe offers a headstock with 1.57″ spindle bore and outboard supports. It has nine spindle speeds ranging from 70 to 1,400 RPM, spindle type D1-5 camlock, and high-tolerance bearings. Also, the Shop Fox M1112 lathe features a ball bearing tipped follow rest and steady rest.

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Shop Fox M1112 Gunsmithing Lathe Features

The Shop Fox M1112 gunsmithing lathe comes with one tool holder and is equipped with a gearbox that features a piston type mechanism. It offers a quick change tool post which allows the user to increase the speed of the lathe operation as needed. Plus, the Shop Fox M1112 gunsmithing lathe features an induction-hardened bed ways. This lathe has an extra fine longitudinal feed rate of 0.0011 IPSR and cross feed rate of 0.0004 IPSR.

The Shop Fox M1112 lathe comes equipped with a heavy-duty vibration dampening stand, and a tailstock that can be tightened with a torque wrench to maintain accurate chuck-to-tailstock alignment every time the tailstock is locked down. With these features and precision, any metalworking enthusiast—gunsmith or not—can appreciate this lathe from Shop Fox. For more information, check out the ShopFox website!

Shop Fox M1112 Gunsmithing Lathe Key Features

• Removable Gap Bed Allows Turnings up to 17″ in Diameter
• Easy to Use Lever Controls
• Full Length Splash Guard
• On/Off Reverse Switch on Carriage
• Halogen Work Light
• Ball Bearing Steady/Follow Rests
• Outboard End Support Screws
• Socket for Tailstock Lock
• Steel Stand with Extended Base
• Cast Aluminum Gear Cover
• Nine Spindle Speeds, Ranging from 70 to 1,400 RPM

Shop Fox M1112 Gunsmithing Lathe Specifications

• Motor Type: TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction
• Horsepower: 2 HP, Single Phase, 12 Amp, 1,725 RPM, Twin V-Belt Drive
• Spindle Bore: 1.57″
• Spindle Taper: MT#5
• Number of Spindle Speeds: 9
• Spindle Speeds: 70 – 1,400 RPM
• Spindle Type: D1‐5 Camlock
• Spindle Bearings: High‐Precision Tapered Roller
• Spindle Length with Faceplate: 18‐1/2″
• Tailstock Quill Travel: 4″
• Tailstock Taper: MT#3
• Tailstock Barrel Diameter: 1.563″
• Number of Longitudinal Feeds: 40
• Range of Longitudinal Feeds: 0.0011 – 0.0310 in./rev
• Number of Cross Feeds: 40
• Range of Cross Feeds: 0.0004 – 0.0105 in./rev
• Number of Inch Threads: 40
• Range of Inch Threads: 4 – 112 TPI
• Number of Metric Threads: 29
• Range of Metric Threads: 0.2 – 4.5 mm
• Swing Over Bed: 12″
• Distance Between Centers: 36″
• Swing Over Cross Slide: 7″
• Swing Over Saddle: 11‐11/32″
• Swing Over Gap: 17″
• Maximum Tool Bit Size: 5/8″
• Compound Travel: 3‐1/4″
• Carriage Travel: 24″
• Cross Slide Travel: 6‐1/4″
• Headstock Fluid Capacity: 3.5 qt.
• Headstock Fluid Type: ISO 32
• Gearbox Fluid Capacity: 1–2 Pumps
• Gearbox Fluid Type: ISO 68
• Apron Fluid Capacity0.5 qt.
• Apron Fluid Type: ISO 68
• Weight: 1,213 lbs
• Warranty: 2 years
• Price: $4,215

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Available Accessories for the Shop Fox M1112 Lathe

• 1 MT#3 Live Center
• 1/2″ Chuck with MT#3 Arbor
• 10″ Face Plate
• 2 MT#3 Dead Centers (1 Carbide Tipped)
• 6″ 3‐Jaw Chuck with 2 Sets of Jaws
• 8″ 4‐Jaw Chuck with Reversible Jaws
• Follow Rest with Roller Tips
• Quick Change Tool Post with One Tool Holder
• Set of Six Change Gears
• Steady Rest with Roller Tips
• Tool Box