DSG T13 x 42

DSG T13 x 42 For Sale
A true classic in British engineering, the Dean, Smith & Grace T13 × 42″ lathe is widely regarded as one of the finest toolroom and production lathes ever manufactured. Renowned for its uncompromising build quality, silky smooth operation, and enduring precision, this model is a testament to DSG’s reputation as the “Rolls-Royce of lathes.”
Built for Serious Turning
The T13 boasts a 13.5″ swing over bed and a generous 42″ between centres, making it ideal for a wide variety of turning operations—from shaft work and one-off prototypes to high-accuracy batch jobs. Its rigid cast-iron bed, wide V-and-flat slideways, and precision-ground components ensure stability, accuracy, and minimal wear over decades of use.
Power, Control & Flexibility
Equipped with a powerful 5 or 7.5 hp motor, the lathe offers a wide range of spindle speeds (typically 17.5 to 1,400 rpm, with high-speed variants up to 2,240 rpm) through a robust gearbox. A camlock D1-6 spindle nose provides fast, secure chuck changes, while the precision leadscrew and feeds allow for accurate threading and fine surface finishes.
Key Features:
13.5″ swing over bed, 8.25″ over cross slide
42″ between centres
Hardened and ground bedways
Massive DSG headstock with multi-range gearbox
Clutch-operated forward/reverse with spindle brake
Power cross and longitudinal feeds
Metric/imperial screwcutting via change gears or gearbox
D1‑6 camlock spindle, MT5 centre
Optional taper turning and steadies
Applications:
Ideal for toolrooms, maintenance shops, and precision engineering environments, the DSG T13 is engineered to hold tight tolerances under continuous use. Whether you’re roughing large diameter shafts or chasing fine threads, this machine delivers consistent, top-tier performance. For more information on this lathe use the enquiry button above, or click here to contact us.

Straight bed machine
Between centers: 42″
Swing over bed: 13.5″ (343 mm)
Swing over saddle: 8.25″ (209 mm) without guards, up to 14″ (355 mm) over bed
Spindle speeds:
Standard: 12 forward / 6 reverse – 17.5 to 1,400 RPM
Optional high-speed: 18 forward / 9 reverse – 17.5 to 2,240 RPM
Spindle bore: 1 5/8″ (41 mm)
Chuck mounting: D1‑6 Camlock
Tailstock taper: TBC
Execution: Heavy-duty cast-iron build (~3.2 tonnes)
Tool Post: Quick Change (4 holders & keys)
Chucks: 3-jaw and 4-jaw supplied
Steadies: Fixed steady included
Coolant: Yes (if equipped)
Motor: 5 HP or 7.5 HP 3-phase (some with dual-speed motors or repositioned headstock drive)
Feed & Threading:
Conventional screwcutting gearbox
Lead screw: ~1 3/8″ diameter, ¼″ pitch
Additional Features:
Clutch-reverse, feed trip, gear change handles
Robust apron handwheel
Bed wipers, saddle lock, toolpost and taper-turning attachments (per manuals)