Description
The Chester GL36 Lathe is a heavy-duty geared-head manual metalworking lathe designed for precision turning, facing, threading, boring, and drilling operations. Built with fully stabilized, stress-relieved castings and hardened, ground bedways, it delivers excellent rigidity, accuracy, and durability for workshop and industrial use. The machine features a quick-change gearbox, power feed, coolant system, and foot brake, making it suitable for tool rooms, maintenance workshops, manufacturing, and engineering applications.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand | Chester Machine Tools |
| Model | GL36 |
| Product Type | Geared Head Manual Lathe |
| Swing Over Bed | 360 mm |
| Distance Between Centres | 800 mm or 1000 mm (model dependent) |
| Centre Height | 180 mm |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 210 mm |
| Spindle Bore | 52.5 mm |
| Spindle Nose | D1-6 Camlock |
| Spindle Speed Range | 70–1800 rpm (standard) / 20–2500 rpm (VS model) |
| Bed Width | 260 mm |
| Tailstock Taper | MT4 |
| Main Motor | 2.2 kW (3 HP) |
| Applications | Turning, facing, threading, boring, drilling, and general metalworking |






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