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product_id: 6212005
title: "Shop Fox W1758 Wood Lathe With Cast Iron Legs And Digital Readout 43 Inch"
brand: "shop fox"
price: "A$4752"
currency: AUD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/6212005-shop-fox-w1758-wood-lathe-with-cast-iron-legs-digital
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 43 Inch Size 10 Speed Settings 2 HP Motor Shop Fox W1758 Wood Lathe With Cast Iron Legs And Digital Readout 43 Inch

**Brand:** shop fox
**Price:** A$4752
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shop Fox W1758 Wood Lathe With Cast Iron Legs And Digital Readout 43 Inch by shop fox
- **How much does it cost?** A$4752 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/6212005-shop-fox-w1758-wood-lathe-with-cast-iron-legs-digital)

## Best For

- shop fox enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shop fox brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Robust design backed by a two-year warranty ensures long-term reliability.
- • **All-Inclusive Package:** Comes with essential accessories: faceplate, spur center, live center, and tool rest.
- • **Speed at Your Fingertips:** Easily adjust between 10 speeds (600 - 2400 RPM) for ultimate control.
- • **Stability Meets Precision:** Heavy-duty cast iron construction minimizes vibration for flawless results.
- • **Versatile Headstock Rotation:** Quickly switch between 0°, 60°, 90°, 120°, and 180° for diverse projects.

## Overview

The Shop Fox W1758 Wood Lathe is a powerful 2 HP, 110V machine designed for serious woodworkers. With a sturdy cast iron bed and legs, it offers exceptional stability and minimal vibration. The lathe features a user-friendly lever speed adjustment with 10 settings ranging from 600 to 2400 RPM, and a versatile headstock that rotates at multiple angles. Included are essential tools like a 6-inch faceplate and live center, making it a complete package for your woodworking needs.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- Motor: 2 HP, 110V, single-phase
- Heavy-duty, precision ground cast iron bed and cast iron legs ensure stability and minimal vibration
- Lever speed adjustment, 10 speeds: 600 - 2400 RPM
- Quick lock/release levers for tailstock and headstock; 0 Degree, 60 Degree, 90 Degree, 120 Degree and 180 Degree headstock rotation
- Includes: 6-Inch faceplate, MT#2 spur center, MT#2 live center and tool rest w/ swivel arm base

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Shop Fox |
| Part Number | W1758 |
| Item Weight | 346 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 64 x 18 x 16 inches |
| Item model number | W1758 |
| Size | 43 Inch |
| Style | Wood Lathe |
| Power Source | Corded-electric |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty Description | Two-year warranty |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it reverse direction too?**
A: This Shop Fox does not have a reverse option and can not be reversed at the motor.

**Q: Will this ship to residential?**
A: Yes

**Q: The title says "variable speed" lathe, the description says 10 speeds. Is it truly variable or are there just ten speeds?**
A: It's not a dial, it's a lever that can change the speed as you're turning. Probably may have just 10 stops, but that's sufficient for me.

**Q: What wheel set can be used on this for easy moving?**
A: I added casters by building a wood attachment. This only raises the lathe about 1/2". I used these casters, COOCHEER 3'' PVC Heavy Duty Swivel Caster Wheels 360 Degree Top Plate with Brake Pack of 4 (1000Lbs) (black) . I have used these on 4 other pieces of equipment in my shop. When not used they get moved outof the way

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    New lathe
  

*by O***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022*

Not top of the line...some issues with the banjo coming loose, and headstock..a bit noisy..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The W1758 Shop Fox Lathe is an amazing machine!
  

*by G***O on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021*

I have the distinct impression that my review may be the only actual review of the W1758 lathe because it is a brand new model not available for sale anywhere until a few weeks ago.I bought mine from Amazon.  I don't think I would risk buying it anywhere else because nobody has customer support like Amazon's.  It was a big step for me.  It isn't cheap, so I had to buy it where I my trust lay, and that is with Amazon.I have other Shop Fox tools, and I'm very impressed with them - the reason I decided to buy this lathe.Now that I HAVE it, I'm even more impressed!  I'm not exactly a beginner with lathes.  I've used lathes on occasion since 1964.This lathe is solid, WELL built, and it does a great job of turning wood.  It is HEAVY DUTY.  It isn't hard to assemble when you get it, but you REALLY need to have a helper!  It is HEAVY, period.  Don't hurt yoursellf trying to do it without help.  Take my word on that.  It took us about 30 minutes to figure out how to assemble it.  The instructions are not that great and are about as lacking in details as ever I have seen with the exception of Japanese electronics manuals.  More, the instructions assume the headstock comes assembled on the bed.  It does not, and there is nothing in the manual telling you how to mount theheadstock.  Bummer!So...  it took a bit less than an hour for assembly.  Of that hour at least 40 minutes were spent trying to figure out how to put it together and maybe 10 to 15 minutes were spent actually assembling it.  Why?  The instructions were that bad.  Sorry, but that's how it was.  The major hurdle was the headstock, and there are exactly zero words of instruction for how to mount the headstock!  You're on your own there!Use?  Oh, yeah.....  Smooth, solid and all business!  This is one heck of a machine.  It is WELL built.  Sadly the chisels I bought were not cheap but they were rusty junk when I received them, but even with junk chisels it does a beautiful job.  Efficient, effective and powerful are the words I choose to describe how it works.I was never able to get an answer from anyone, especially Shop Fox, about the speeds.  So I'll tell you:  Speed is VARIABLE.  You can select any speed you want within the listed range.  The control lever, a bit difficult to move, has detents for preset speeds, but you can set ANY speed within the range.  The digitalspeed readout is NICE!In fact, everything about this lathe is not just nice, it is dang near perfect.  So far.  If I find any problems with it I will revisit my review, but for now?  This is a top notch tool, well built, solid, and I suspect it will last a lifetime and longer.The pros?Quality, ease of use, massively solid construction, huge power, a solid tool rest, a great and solid tailstock.The cons:Well...  I have yet to find a con..Perhaps you can tell:  I'm SOLD on this machine!  It was more than I wanted to spend, but BOY DID I GET A WINNER!  I'm VERY glad I decided on the W1758, and very glad I got it at Amazon!You get what you pay for, and in this case I got everything I wanted.  For what I got?  I got a bargain!Afterthoughts...  I just saw the review from the guy who said the W1758 lathe is only a slight step up from Harbor Freight.  I'm a fan of Harbor Freight.  Cheap prices, cheap tools, cheap quality.  NONE of that applies to the Shop Fox W1758 Lathe!  He can't be right.  This is over 350 pounds of solid cast iron, FAR above the quality of anything Harbor Freight sells.  This is NOT cheap junk.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    good quality
  

*by G***K on Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023*

Will not go as slow as advertised. Lock down levers on steady rest have striped out, have to use a wrench. The head does not always lock down square with the rails, tail stock is the same.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*