HiTorque 5100 Mini Lathe - 7x16

Extended bed (16" between centers) provides more working room
Most powerful and most low-speed torque in its class. No gears in spindle drive
4" 3-jaw lathe chuck
Cam lock tailstock
CHUCK GUARD HAS NOW BEEN REMOVED

Part Number: 5100
Weight: 127 lb

Price: $1,299.00

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The LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque 7x16 Mini Lathe is the best in its class. It has the most power, most torque, and a longer center distance than other lathes in its class.

The 500 Watt brushless spindle drive motor provides tremendous low-end torque. And you can vary the speed from 50 rpm to 2500 rpm continuously in both directions. There are no gears to shift.

The cross feed and compound rest dials are graduated in 0.001" and 0.025 mm. A 4" 3-jaw lathe chuck is included, and the lathe is equipped with a 4-way indexing tool post set for 5/16" (8 mm) tools.

Real top and bottom half-nuts and a reversible 16 TPI lead screw provide extended threading capability. You can create every American Standard Unified class 2A inch screw thread from 4 to 80 threads per inch, and you can create every American Standard Metric class 6h thread from 0.35 to 8 mm pitch with the extra 21 tooth change gear that is included. Cutting inch threads is made even easier with the factory-installed threading dial.

This HiTorque 7x16 Mini Lathe for sale includes a chip tray, a backsplash guard, and spreaders to give the feet a broader stance.

This machine is shipped completely assembled and adjusted. Machined surfaces are coated with a viscous oil to prevent rust. It wipes off easily with a rag--no solvents necessary.

The LittleMachineShop.com model 5100 HiTorque Mini Lathe is a version of the SIEG SC2.

*NOTE* We ship machines only to the US and Canada.

Chris' Tips

Chris' Tips
View a comparison of the specifications for our lathes.

See what the difference is between the SIEG drive system and the HiTorque drive system.

With this lathe, you can create every American Standard Unified class 2A inch screw thread from 4 to 100 threads per inch, and you can create every American Standard Metric class 6h thread from 0.25 to 8 mm pitch with the extra 21 tooth change gear that is included.

But you can actually make more thread pitches than that. And, there are more change gear combinations than those shown in the users guide. To see what you can really do, see the Change Gear Calculator.

Here are the users guides for the machines we sell.

Why HiTorque mini lathes have plastic change gears.

First, a couple of notes:

The use of plastic gears in HiTorque machines is limited to mini lathe Change Gears. HiTorque mills and lathes have no Drive Gears as they utilize a brushless DC drive with a belt directly from the motor to the spindle. In short, there are no gears at all in the spindle drive.
When you read about plastic gears breaking, most cases involve the two-speed gears inside the headstock of mini mills. As noted, this does not apply to any HiTorque mini mill as we have no gears in the spindle drive.
The use of plastic change gears does not apply to the HiTorque bench lathes. Our larger HiTorque bench lathes, which are designed for larger work pieces, greater power, and more torque, have all metal gears as appropriate for their size.

With those qualifiers out of the way, here are some of the important points in favor of using plastic Change Gears in HiTorque mini lathes:

Plastic gears are quieter than metal gears. Metal change gears raise the sound level to an objectional level.
Plastic gears are more economical and help reduce machine cost and keep gear replacement cost to a minimum.
Our plastic gears are made from a thermoplastic Polyoxymethylene (POM) which are very durable.
In the rare cases where a plastic gear does fail, it is often due to using the lathe for jobs beyond its design parameters. In such a case, the broken gear worked as an inexpensive mechanical fuse, saving the machine from damage.

If you prefer metal change gears, we sell a Metal Change Gear Set. Note: Please check the compatiblity tab on the product page to ensure that you are getting the correct gear set for your machine.

For more information on plastic gears visit our detailed discussion Plastic Gears, Good or Bad?.

Features

Mini Lathe Users Guide written by Chris Wood
500 Watt output spindle motor
NSK brand Japanese bearings
No gears in spindle drive
E-stop safety power switch
Zero-settable hand wheels graduated in 0.001" on cross slide and compound rest
Extended threading capability - inch and metric threads
Rear apron shield to keep swarf out of the mechanism
Cam lock tailstock
Four-way tool post
Reversible lead screw for right and left hand threads
4" 3-jaw chuck
Threading dial

Specifications

Specifications
Swing Over Bed	7.1" (180 mm)
Swing Over Saddle	4.3" (110 mm)
Distance Between Centers	16" (410 mm)
Cross Slide Travel	2.6" (65 mm)
Spindle Through Hole	0.8" (20 mm)
Spindle Taper	#3 Morse taper
Tailstock Taper	#2 Morse taper
Range of Threads	4-80 TPI; 0.35-8.0 mm
Spindle Motor Output	0.67 hp (500 Watts)
Spindle Speed	60 - 2500 RPM
Power Requirements	120 V 60 Hz 8 Amps
Machine Weight	90 lbs (41 kg)
Crated Weight	114 lbs (52 kg)
Overall Dimensions (W x D x H)	31" x 10" x 12" (790 mm x 260 mm x 300 mm)
Crate Dimensions (W x D x H)	35" x 16" x 15" (900 mm x 410 mm x 380 mm)

Photos

	5100 HiTorque 7x16 Mini Lathe (CHUCK GUARD HAS NOW BEEN REMOVED)
	Control Panel and and 3-Jaw Lathe Chuck (CHUCK GUARD HAS NOW BEEN REMOVED)
	Compound Rest, Dials and Tool Post
	2MT Cam Lock Tailstock
	Specifications Label

Contents

The HiTorque Mini Lathe comes with the following:

Mini Lathe Users Guide written by Chris Wood
4" (100 mm) 3-jaw self centering lathe chuck with two sets of jaws and a chuck wrench
A Morse taper #2 dead center for the tailstock
An 11-gear change gear set that includes a 21 tooth gear for accurate metric threading
Two open end wrenches
Four hex (Allen) wrenches
A plastic oil can

Shipping

These machines ship by freight truck because they are simply too heavy and bulky for UPS Parcel Service. If your location will be difficult for larger truck/Semi-trailer, please let us know.

We normally ship truck orders a day or two after we receive the order. For local orders transportation usually takes no more than a day or two. For orders going across county or over water the transportation time can be up to a week or longer.

We add the following shipping cost to your order total:

We ship machines only to the US and Canada.

Destination	*Local	Continental US
Freight Terminal (pick-up) Within 50 miles / 1 hour of travel Note: Not all terminals allow pickup	$99	$179
Commercial Address (inc. Limited Access Sites) Set hours / No delivery appointment Includes limited access (e.g. Schools, Military, Gov. Bldgs) DOES NOT include liftgage service**	$99	$199
**Liftgate: Add liftgate if forklift or loading dock is not available onsite.		+ $50
Residential Address Includes delivery appointment and liftgage for ALL Residential businesses or limited access facilities (e.g. schools) requiring appointment or liftgage	$99	$249

*Local refers to the parts of Southern California served by Hollywood Delivery Service.

**Liftgate service is included in local delivery and residential delivery. A loading dock or forklift is assumed in commercial deliveries. If these are not available, please add this extra service.

Additional Notes

Contact and delivery. Ensure you choose the correct type of delivery, have a dedicated contact person/number, and are ready on day of delivery. Freight companies charge an additional fee if delivery exceeds 30 minutes.
Only one shipping charge for entire pallet (up to 700 pounds total). The shipping charges shown above cover the cost of shipping the machine and anything else that you purchase with it, including a second machine, stand, tooling, and accessories.
A "commercial address" has a sign with company name, a public entrance and posted hours of operation. If you are running a business at your residence without a public entrance and posted company name and hours of operation it is considered a residence and a not commercial address.
A "limited access" designation is required for "Secured Locations" (schools, colleges, universities, university hospitals, military bases, government facilities, etc). Please provide accurate details on delivery in special instructions.
"Terminal Pickup" allows for pickup at local terminal. If there is not a terminal within 50 miles (or 1 hour), we will confirm with you that you still want Terminal Pickup. Terminals tend to be near highways (usually miltiple intersecting) and industrial centers. Only certain terminals allow pick-up.
"Residential delivery" does not include moving machine into home/garage/workshop or any setup. Delivery is to start of driveway on the street that the delivery truck can access. (See inside delivery below.)

For delivery to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico

We will check with several trucking companies to get the best price and then call for your approval before we ship.

Canadian Shipments

Truck Freight shipping to Canada involves 3 distinct charges in addition to the product costs. (All amounts are in US Dollars, see the current mid-market exchange rate.)

Canadian Provincial Taxes (GST, PST, HST) depending on which province the shipment is going to. This will be 5% - 15% added to total sales amount depending on province (Canadian Sales Tax).
Hemisphere Customs Brokerage which handles all customs clearance requirements. This is a flat fee of $108 on any shipment.
Truck Freight from Southern California to destination in Canada. This is generally $300-$500 for residential liftgate delivery and appointment for single machine + tooling orders. Delivery to a terminal for pick-up or a commercial location with loading capabilities can reduce this cost substantially.

Quotes

To get a quotation that includes the shipping costs, add the products you want to the shopping cart and continue the checkout process until you reach the Payment page. On the Payment page, select the Quotation option. We will add the shipping costs and return a complete quotation to you within one business day.

Inside Delivery

For many years we have offered INSIDE DELIVERY for an added charge (as set by freight carriers). Unfortunately, most carriers have stopped this practice for liability, cost, or other reasons and we can no longer reliably offer it. If you really need Inside Delivery, please give us a call and we can try to help with your specific situation. Our recommendation however has always been to call some friends or find someone local. Saves some money and lets you meet the neighbors....

Alternatively, companies like Navis Pack & Ship (www.gonavis.com) or similar may be able to help you pack up a machine, or move it into your home/shop.