Colchester Mastiff 1400 60″ Fully Refurbished

Colchester Mastiff 1400 60″ Fully Refurbished – Heavy‑Duty Industrial Centre Lathe
The Colchester Mastiff 1400 60″ Fully Refurbished is a powerful and dependable industrial centre lathe, ideal for engineering workshops, fabrication centres, and production environments where robust manual turning capability is essential. Fully refurbished by Blue Diamond Machine Tools Ltd, this classic British lathe combines traditional mechanical strength with restored precision — delivering reliable performance across a wide range of turning applications.
Key Features & Capabilities
Generous Turning Capacity: A gap‑bed configuration with a 60″ (approx. 1524 mm) distance between centres makes this lathe well‑suited for medium‑to‑large workpieces.
Strong Spindle & Headstock: Spindle speeds from 18 to 1400 rpm provide the flexibility to tackle a variety of materials and operations. The 3½″ (approx. 88.9 mm) spindle bore and robust headstock assembly handle substantial diameters and heavy cuts with confidence.
Precision Workholding: Fitted with a quick‑change tool post with holders and keys, and supplied with a new 3‑jaw chuck with standard guard, ready for accurate, repeatable setups.
Modern Enhancements: Includes a new 2‑axis digital readout (DRO) to improve operator accuracy and ease of use compared to older purely analogue machines.
Operational Support Features: Coolant system and Lovo worklight enhance visibility and chip management for sustained productivity.
Performance & Practicality
The Colchester Mastiff 1400 is known for its rugged build and dependable mechanics, making it a workhorse for turning shafts, housings, spigots, and other precision components — even in demanding shop environments. Refurbishment ensures all major systems have been inspected, serviced, and restored where needed, ensuring years of continued service backed by a 6‑month warranty.
Whether you’re equipping a busy workshop or adding versatile turning capacity to your production line, this fully refurbished Mastiff 1400 offers a blend of classic engineering and updated usability features — a solid foundation for reliable machining day after day.

Gap Bed
Between centers:  60”
Swing over bed: 22″
Spindle speeds: 18 – 1400RPM
Spindle bore: 3 1/2″ Diameter
Chuck mounting: D1 – 11
Tailstock taper: No 5 Morse
Execution: Imperial
Tool Post: Quick Change 4 holders & keys
New 3 Jaw Chuck with standard chuck guard
New 2 Axis DRO
Coolant and Lovo light