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Speed Chart for Lathe

Lathe Speed Chart

Size of Stock Rounding Shaping Sanding
Up To 2" diameterC - 950 rpmF - 1300 rpmK - 2050 rpm
2" to 4" diameterB - 850 rpmE - 1150 rpmJ - 1900 rpm
4" to 6" diameterA - 750 rpmD - 1050 rpmH - 1600 rpm
Over 6" diameterSlow - 700 rpmA - 750 rpmB - 850 rpm

Note: These speeds are for 60 hz. operations.

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