TAIGTurn 3029 Manual Turn Lathe 5C Headstock

Taig 3029MAN
Turning (lathe) F2 · Intermediate

This lathe is designed for operators with hands-on turning experience: it requires familiarity with micrometer reading, tool geometry, and feed rate management — skills typical of advanced hobbyists or small-scale professionals. The steel frame with hand-lapped hardened ways and adjustable brass gibs delivers rigidity beyond entry-level machines, making it suitable for mild steel and brass.

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Taig TAIGTurn 3029 Manual Turn Lathe 5C Headstock — Turning (lathe)
INDICATIVE PRICE RANGE
1300–1400 € ≈ $1,404–$1,512
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Power 186 W
Dimensions 61 × 79 × 36 cm (24.0 × 31.0 × 14.0 in)
Weight 40.82 kg (90.0 lb)

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Parameter Value Source
Machine dimensions 61 × 79 × 36 cm (24.0 × 31.0 × 14.0 in) manufacturer website
Weight 40.82 kg (90.0 lb) manufacturer website
Power supply 120 V / 60 Hz / 186 W manufacturer website
Maximum speed 1800 rpm manufacturer website
Declared precision 0.00508 mm manufacturer website

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Software

The 3029MAN is a fully manual lathe with no CNC control or software interface. Spindle speed is selected mechanically via a multi-step belt drive across four ranges (435–1800 RPM); feeds are hand-operated through lead screws fitted with friction-adjustable micrometer dials graduated at 0.001-inch increments.

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