# Shop Fox Wood Lathe

## Shop Fox Wood Lathe

##### Wood Lathe

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<p class="callout danger">This tool is restricted to Makerspace Members, and requires a training before use. Request a training on Slack: #class-requests</p>

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-model-now1758-date-p" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 43.6905%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 43.9779%;"></col><col style="width: 56.0221%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Model No</td><td>W1758</td></tr><tr><td>Date Purchased</td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td>Status</td><td>Operational</td></tr><tr><td>Link To Manual</td><td>[PDF (Shop Fox W1758)](https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/w1758_m.pdf)</td></tr><tr><td>Link to product page</td><td>[Shop Fox W1758 (ManualsLib)](https://www.manualslib.com/manual/486088/Woodstock-Shop-Fox-W1758.html)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### Description

The Shop Fox W1758 is a floor **wood** lathe with digital readout (DRO) for spindle work, bowls, and turning projects. This is not the metal lathe. Training, face shield, and proper tool rest setup are required.

#### Specifications

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-swing-over-bed16-in-" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 65%;"><tbody><tr><td>**Swing over bed**</td><td>16 in</td></tr><tr><td>**Distance between centers**</td><td>46 in (with stand)</td></tr><tr><td>**Motor**</td><td>2 HP, TEFC capacitor-start, 1725 RPM</td></tr><tr><td>**Speed control**</td><td>Variable speed + DRO</td></tr><tr><td>**Power**</td><td>115/230 V, single-phase (~14 A @ 115 V)</td></tr><tr><td>**Approx. weight**</td><td>287 lb (machine)</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Additional Resources

- [W1758 owner manual (PDF)](https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/w1758_m.pdf)