| | |  | Powermatic | Home » » » Powermatic 1791254 Model 4224 24-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 3-Horsepower Woodworking Lathe with Digital Spindle RPM Readout, 230-Volt 1 or 3-Phase | | | | | | | Description: | | Includes 4224 24-in x 42-in Lathe - 1791254, Safety Shield, 3-in Face Plate, Face Plate Wrench, 14-in Tool Rest, Spur and Live Ball Bearing Centers, Knockout Rod, Spindle Lock, 24-Position Indexer, Remote Power Switch | | | Features: | |
• Wood turning lathe with 3 HP TEFC motor
• Heavy-duty cast iron legs, featuring 2+IB0- diameter adjustable feet
• Cast iron headstock and tailstock feature positive cam-action locking devices
• 3-step, Poly V-belt drive+ADs- digital spindle readout (RPM)
• Tool rest designed with finger guide, allowing more control
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 75.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 26.75 inches | | Product Height:
| 60.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 904.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 62.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 56.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 26.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 902.02 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Powermatic 4224 wood latheNov 09, 2004
By E. Walker
"Ed"
I've owned one of these big boys for approximatly 2 years, If you want to turn little things get a little lathe but if you want to turn big things(and little things) then you should get this machine. The variable speed is a dream come true just dial your speed. All of the controls are right where you need them. Take a nickel and stand it on edge on the head stock and fire it up and turn a bowl and when you get done pick up your nickel (still standing on it edge) Its approximatly 960 pounds and rock solid for sure. You won't have to chase it around the floor. I use it for every thing up to 48" on the outboard end and down to pens on the other end.
22 of 23 found the following review helpful:
Powermatic 2442 LatheFeb 08, 2005
By Gary E. Smith
"The Wood Turner"
I've been using this lathe for over 2 years now and it sure is a heavyweight. I turn mostly bowls in the 14-20 inch diameter range and this is the machine to do it on. I moved up from a Jet that required the foundation that came with it to be anchored to the floor to keep it in one spot. This Powermatic at 960 pounds just doesn't move. The three speed pulley serpentine belt arrangement not only assures quiet operation but a great degree of freedom in choosing a speed for your work. Couple that to the three horsepower variable speed motor and this bad puppy just flat out cranks out torque. I've also made hundreds of pens on it. A little overkill but no problems doing it
11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Powermatic 4224 wood latheJun 08, 2005
By Gary S. Max
I bought this lathe about a month ago. Super lathe--the Horse power and weight are well worth the extra cost. Plus I love the fact that if I need something for my lathe the folks at Powermatic are in Tn. I want service when I buy and that's what you get buying from Amazom and Powermatic. Thanks for everything.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Powermatic 4224 a premium piece of equipmentJan 17, 2011
By Terry
Yes this was a Christmas Present from my Wife, and no you can't have her. Stunned is pretty much the word for the suprize when I went out to my shop and there it was. Now for the review. I have other Powermatic Equipment, and frankly I am sold on the quality. The 4224 exemplifies this quality to the max. Fit and finish is excellent, the switches and dial have a very substantial feel, the banjo, tail stock, everything is solid. Set-up was a matter of putting it where I wanted it, which took a dolly that would handle 1000#s a two part come-along and the dead pull in the ceiling of my shop. Once in place, you simply bolt on the safety guard, and plug it into 220vac. I initially energized it with a plug, but have since run the power thru a disconnect switch next to the machine. What more can I say, it is absolutely solid, smooth, and quiet. The 3hp motor works effortlessly, the variable speed is a dream comming from a belt step system, you soon remember the speeds and adjust the speed to the digital read out. I like the remote off/on switch more than I thought I would, you simply place the switch where it is best suited for the task and within the first few off/on cycles, the lathe stops and starts on a whim without thinking about it. Comming from a midi, I think this machine will imporved my turning.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Good wood turning and metal spinning latheOct 11, 2010
By Earl Powell
"TechShop Earl"
I have been using the Powermatic 4224 Lathe for several months now for both wood turning and metal spinning. I teach both wood turning and metal spinning classes on this lathe. to use the lathe for metal spinning I purchased a metal spinners tool rest and fabricated a banjo clamp plate so the banjo does not move around during the spinning. The tool rest lock mechanism is not so good. The Oneway lathe is better in this feature.
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