| | |  | Lathes & Accessories | Home » » Grizzly G1495 Heavy-Duty Wood Lathe | | | | | | | Description: | | A high-quality, heavy-duty cast iron bed wood lathe that we were almost "ordered" by our customers to bring in! This is one of the best package deals we offer. We ask you to compare all the features & accessories to others on the market. We are confident enough to say this is the best value out there. Call & ask for a reference. An instant "hit" when introduced in early 1988, this lathe has proven to be an excellent performer! Features ? Swing over bed: 14" ? Swing over gap: 17" ? Distance between centers: 40" ? Spindle size: 1" x 12 T.P.I. R.H. ? Spindle taper: M.T. #2 ? Tailstock taper: M.T. #2 ? Motor size: 3/4 H.P., single phase, 110V/220V ? Indexed spindle - 30° ? 7 speeds: 500-3070 R.P.M. ? Center-to-floor height: 41-1/2" ? Outboard spindle size: 7/8" x 16 T.P.I./ LH ? Shipping weight approx.: 281 lbs. Package Deal Includes: ? Cabinet Stand & Shelves ? 3/4 H.P., 110/220V Motor ? 8" sanding disc ? 6" faceplate ? Live Center/Spur Center ? Flap sander ? Pneumatic Drum Sander ? Two Tool Rest Mounts ? Aluminum Sanding Table ? Miter Gauge | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 59.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 23.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 12.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 281.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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30 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Not bad for the moneyJan 15, 2004
By Kirk Foster
I've had this for two months. Operates okay. Several small things like the recessed spindle head and noise are annoying but workable. The tool rest holder does not come out from the bed anywhere near the capacity of the lathe. The belt is already fraying, probably due to the variable speed pulleys. All in all, for my first lathe, it is a good value. I see a Delta or Jet inverter type in the future as my skills improve, but they are almost 3X the cost. Stay away from the Grizzly accessories. The scrow chuck wobbled very badly and even the faceplate that came with it has runout.
39 of 43 found the following review helpful:
 Not so goodDec 13, 2003
By greggys
"greggys"
Several problems:
Spindle was recessed within headstock (should protrude) so that you can thread on jaws. Had to find a washer with i.d. big enough to fit over spindle but o.d. small enough to fit within headstock and yet thick enough to protrude outside of headstock to allow jaws to tighten against spindle.The variable speed head doesn't work very well. Had to have an entire headstock mailed to me. It was inoperable as well. Ended up banging the origiinal free. Operates marginally well. Wouldn't recommend this product.
28 of 31 found the following review helpful:
 PRETTY GOOD LATHEDec 24, 2004
By Mary C. Spears
I HAVE BEEN USING THE G1495 FOR OVER A MONTH AND I AM MOSTLY SATISFIED. THE LATHE HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER TO TURN 13" BOWLS. THE SPEED CONTROL IS SIMPLE AND SMOOTH TO OPERATE. SET UP WAS A BREEZE AND THE SANDING TABLE AND ACCESSORIES ARE QUALITY PRODUCTS.
I HAVE PREVIOUSLY USED THE SEARS AND DELTA 14" MACHINES AND FIND THE GRIZZLY PRODUCT SUPERIOR.
MY ONLY DISAPPOINT IS WITH THE CABINET AND SUPPORT SYSTEM PROVIDED. IT SIMPLY IS NOT STURDY ENOUGH. I ENDED UP PLACING 2.5"X30" ANGLE IRON EXTENSIONS ON THE CABINET AND ADDING 180# OF BUILDERS SAND TO THE BOTTOM SHELF. IT IS NOW MOSTLY VIBRATION FREE AND SOLID.
FOR THE PRICE A VERY GOOD LATHE.
5 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Overall SatisfiedMar 14, 2007
By J. Gibbons
I have had this lathe since about 1988 and use it lightly. The lathe has always had a lot of vibrations but didn't affect the turning; it primarily caused the cabined door to rattle loudly. The door latch is also been giving me trouble the last year or so by being very difficult to push the unlatch button. The guard was broken soon after purchase by my table saw kicking back my push stick; admittedly it was a lot of force since it severely bruised my hand and forearm before breaking the guard. The tail head assembly is now creating a grinding feeling and increased resistance when tightening the stock between the centers. The only other problem I have had with the machine is I'm sure due to lack of maintenance since purchase, the variable speed mechanism stuck in place about in about 2004 resulting in having to force apart the components, clean and lubricate. The variable speed mechanism has worked just fine since then.
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