{"product_id":"rikon-70-1516vsrk-benchtop-mini-lathe","title":"Rikon Benchtop Mini Lathe","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold pb-0.5 text-lg leading-[30px] [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[15px] [\u0026amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [\u0026amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRikon 70-1516VSRK Benchtop Mini Lathe: Big-Lathe Precision in a Compact Benchtop Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChatter, vibration and awkward speed changes can turn a promising blank into a frustrating afternoon. When your controls sit out of reach and the motor struggles under load, fine detail is hard to achieve. The Rikon 70-1516VSRK Benchtop Mini Lathe packs the features of a larger lathe into a compact machine that fits almost any workshop. Its powerful brushless motor, electronic variable speed and rock-solid cast iron bed give you smooth, quiet control from the first cut to the final polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount your blank, dial in your speed and start turning finer, more detailed projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold pb-0.5 text-lg leading-[30px] [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[15px] [\u0026amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [\u0026amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-0.5 m-0 list-outside list-disc p-0 pt-[5px]\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e550W brushless DC motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers high torque with smooth, quiet running. You get consistent power for demanding cuts and can turn for longer without the noise wearing you down.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eElectronic variable speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine-tune the spindle speed to suit your blank, your tool and the stage of the job, so you stay in control of intricate work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eMagnetic-backed control box with emergency stop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place the control box anywhere along the lathe bed. Speed adjustments and the emergency stop stay within instant reach, wherever you're working.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eForward and reverse spindle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switch direction with the flick of a switch. Sanding in reverse lifts the raised fibres for a cleaner, smoother finish on every project.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePrecision-machined cast iron bed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The heavy, rigid bed works with a ball-bearing mounted spindle to cut down vibration, so you get cleaner cuts and crisper details.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"6\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePivoting belt cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swing the cover open to change speed ranges quickly and easily, with less time spent on setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"7\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eSelf-ejecting tailstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove your centres fast and without tools, so you can move from one project to the next without fuss.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold pb-0.5 text-lg leading-[30px] [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[15px] [\u0026amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [\u0026amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-0.5 m-0 list-outside list-disc p-0 pt-[5px]\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodturners turning bowls, platters and detailed spindles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture makers turning legs, knobs, pulls and small components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHobbyists starting out in woodturning who want a lathe they won't quickly outgrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall professional turners who need precise, versatile speed control in a compact space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who wants forward and reverse rotation for a better sanded finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold pb-0.5 text-lg leading-[30px] [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[15px] [\u0026amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [\u0026amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-0.5 m-0 list-outside list-disc p-0 pt-[5px]\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rikon 70-1516VSRK Benchtop Mini Lathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 550W brushless DC.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eSpeed control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Electronic variable speed, with pivoting belt cover for speed range changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eSpindle direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forward and reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnetic-backed, repositionable control box with emergency stop.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"6\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eBed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-machined cast iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"7\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eSpindle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ball-bearing mounted.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"8\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eTailstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-ejecting for tool-free centre removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"9\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact benchtop.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quick tip: when you mount a new or out-of-round blank, start at a low speed and bring it up gradually until the lathe runs smoothly with no vibration. Position the magnetic control box where your hand naturally rests, so the emergency stop is always close by. For your final sanding, run through each grit in forward, then switch to reverse and repeat. This removes the fibres that the first pass lays down and leaves a finish that's ready for oil or wax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the Rikon 70-1516VSRK Benchtop Mini Lathe to your cart today for smooth, quiet, precise turning in a compact package, and craft with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RIKON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52464053125395,"sku":"RKN-70-1516VSRK","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2727\/5283\/files\/RKN-70-1516VSRK_c94e5935-45fa-4aa9-ba84-1c748edc401a.jpg?v=1761542212","url":"https:\/\/www.carbatec.live\/products\/rikon-70-1516vsrk-benchtop-mini-lathe","provider":"Carbatec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}