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SKU: 3222

WM 240 Lathe Variable Speed

Sale price £1,885.50 Regular price £2,095.00

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10% off when you pre-order today! Highly accurate, variable speed lathe Bright & easy-to-read rev counter Powerful brushless motor Includes FREE Accessories Tested for Accuracy - Report Supplied Excellent Spare-Parts Availability 12-Month Warranty Fast & FREE DELIVERY to UK mainland Questions & Support on Tel: 01428 682929 Stock available June 2026

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Description

Designed with reliable, long term performance in mind, this popular heavy-duty machine is packed with features and offers high levels of accuracy.

Features:

  • Extremely robust build quality
  • Two speed bands allow maximum torque in the lower speeds
  • Infinitely variable speed
  • Double vee bedway - hardened and ground
  • Adjustable gibs to slideways
  • Off set facility to tailstock
  • Large cross slide with two full length tee slots
  • Tailstock quill engraved metric and imperial
  • Reversible motor
  • Metric and imperial thread cutting
  • Thread dial indicator
  • Powerful 1.1kw motor
  • Brushless motor
  • Motor speed range 30-2350 rpm
  • No assembly required - simply plug in and go
  • Also available as a belt drive lathe - Warco WM 240B
  • Bare metal surfaces are protected by a thin layer of grease which is easily removed with a cloth

 

Includes the following FREE accessories:

  • Swarf tray
  • Read splash guard
  • Face plate
  • Three jaw 125mm self centre chuck with inside and outside jaws
  • Four jaw independent 125mm chuck
  • Fixed steady
  • Travelling steady
  • Two dead centres
  • Toolbox with tools

Full spec:

Model: WM240

(Product Code: 3222)

Centre height

120mm

Maximum swing

240mm

Swing over cross slide

145mm

Distance between centres

400mm

Bed width

135mm

Longitudinal travel

350mm

Spindle taper

3MT

Spindle bore

21mm

Maximum tool size

12mm

Range of spindle speeds

30 - 1150 rpm
85 - 2350 rpm

Range of metric threads

0.4 - 3mm

Range of imperial threads

10 - 44 tpi

Tailstock taper

2MT

Tailstock quill travel

75mm

Top slide travel

75mm

Cross slide travel

85mm

Headstock bearings

Taper roller

Compound slide swivel

360º

Chuck mounting

Flange fitting

Motor

1.1kw (1100w)

Power supply

240v

Dimensions L x W x H
Measurements taken to end of handle grips.

1066 x 585 x 470mm

Weight

110kg

 Please note that DC motors do not run at full speed in reverse.

Delivery & Returns

Postage and packaging within mainland UK is free for orders over £50 for the majority of orders, with the following exceptions:

  • Machinery weighing 500kg or more - delivery price varies according to size, weight and location; subject to quote.
  • Spare parts - minimum delivery charge is £4.50.
  • Stands or trays ordered without a machine - delivery price is £50, but there's no extra charge if ordered at the same time as a machine.
  • Used machinery - delivery price varies according to size, weight and location.
  • For orders under £50 - UK mainland delivery is £6.50.

Returns - what happens if I need to return something?

All you need to do is contact us and we'll arrange the rest. You can find more information about returns including return eligibility here.

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