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The 14 x 40 lathe is a staple machine in most job shops and the JET GH-1440 Geared Head Lathe is ready for yours. It features an enclosed gearbox that ensures smooth and quiet operation and its precision roller bearings support a hardened and ground spindle, allowing for tight tolerances essential in high-quality machining.
The headstock is continuously oiled during operation, minimizing maintenance needs, and all JET lathes come with the industry-leading JET Red Assurance Two-Year Warranty. Additional features include an independent lead screw and feed rod, apron-mounted spindle actuation control, and option to offset the tailstock for taper turning, ensuring versatility and precision in various machining tasks.
This lathe is equipped with a 6 inch 3-jaw direct mount chuck with a top reversing jaws, 8 inch 4-jaw check with top reversing jaws, 12 inch face plate, a steady rest, follow rest, and LED work light. Optional accessories can be found in the options drop down or on the accessories page and include ACU-RITE or Newall digital read out options, taper attachment, collect closer, and more.
Safety is always a top priority and the GH-1440-1 is one of a few machines that offer an Electronic Chuck Key Docking Station. This ensures the machine will not active without the chuck being seated in the docking station. Another important safety feature on this machine is the foot pedal e-brake to quickly stop the machine in case of an emergency.
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