Wahuda Tools has listened to a lot of people’s ideas and added the best features to their 14″ Midi Lathe. Our lathe is 830 mm long, 330 mm wide, and 430 mm high. It is small but big enough to meet the needs of both beginners and more advanced users.
The 1HP AC motor is paired with an inverter that keeps the output torque high and consistent, which isn’t found on most of the other models on the market today. This is especially good when running at low speeds and keeping the output torque of the spindle at or near 100%. This is good for people who need to work at low speeds to make certain projects.
The Midi Lathe has three speed ranges: 30–800 RPM, 150–1,700 RPM, and 350–3,700 RPM. To change the speed ranges, you just push a quick release lever on the motor to loosen the belt. Lathe speed can be easily seen on the front of the machine’s screen.
It doesn’t matter that this is a bench top lathe because Wahuda uses a 1-inch diameter toolrest, which is the same size used on medium and large lathes. This allows it to use many of the different toolrests on the market.
The Wahuda benchtop 14″ mini lathe uses the very reliable inverter technology, which is usually found on much bigger machines, to keep torque the same at different speeds. Electronic variable speed is a good thing for wood turners, because it lets them change the speed to fit their work, whether it’s delicate, big, or out of balance. A three-step poly-V pulley system allows for three speed ranges, 0 to 800, 0 to 1750, and 0 to 3600 rpm. When the load-sensing inverter is used with the inverter, it ensures that the spindle is always running at the right speed. The magnetic-backed wired remote switch that comes with the kit can be put in any place on the lathe bed or the headstock that is convenient for the job at hand, as long as it is safe. It has on and off buttons, a speed control knob, and a forward and backward switch. It’s a good idea to have an LED digital readout of the spindle speed in RPM on the bottom of the machine. This helps you keep an eye on your work. With a maximum distance of 16″ (400mm) between centers and a 14″ (350mm) swing over the bed, this small lathe has a lot of capacity. This distance will vary based on the type of drive center or accessory used. The magnetic index dowel pin is used to index the spindle in 15 degree increments. The 6 ” tool rest has a tool post diameter of 1 “, which makes it very strong and durable. In this case, the headstock and tailstock spindle tapers are # 2MT. The drive spindle thread is 1 1/4 – 8 TPI RH threads, and the drive spindle hole diameter is 3/8 . At 90 pounds, the lathe is heavy enough to be stable but light enough to move around your shop. It’s 32 ” L x 17 ” H x 13 ” D, which is a small size but still has enough space to show off your skills. Each corner of the lathe has threaded holes (3/8″-16 UNC) that can be used to mount it to a bench. So you can get the job done with the 120V AC 13 AMP motor. It also comes with a 4 prong drive center that is already installed in the headstock, as well as a standard 60-degree live center that is already in place.
The most important thing for me was tech support, and it has been very good so far. :. I didn’t need it, but it was great anyway and even better than I thought it would be. I did have a few minor problems that were easy to fix, but that’s just how things work in the real world. It is very easy to control the induction motor and its VFD, which makes it very smooth and easy to move around the machine. In my case, I’m right-handed, so I can put the magnetic-based ON/OFF and Speed controller box anywhere. People don’t like that it came with a 1-1/4″ spindle thread, but I like the bigger spindle. So far, I haven’t had a lot of time to work on it. I have nothing bad to say, except that the “W” fell off. It now reads “ahuda. Friendship means that.
