USED DEAN SMITH AND GRACE 13-1

Dean Smith & Grace 13-1 straight bed centre lathe for sale. Approx. 13" swing and 30" between centres. High-quality British-built precision manual lathe available from Bowland Trading

Dean Smith And Grace Type 13-1 Straight bed Centre Lathe, approx 30 inch between centres x 13 inch swing. serial number 38983-4-71
Swing: 13.5 inches over the V and flat-way bed, and roughly 8.25 inches over the saddle (with 6.75-inch center height)
Spindle Bore: 1-5/8 inches (41 mm) with a specialized threaded or cam-lock spindle nose
Spindle Speeds: Standard 12 forward / 6 reverse speeds (17.5 to 710, 24.5 to 1000, or up to 1400 rpm), with optional high-speed gearboxes reaching up to 2240 rpm.

Dean Smith & Grace 13-1 Straight Bed Centre Lathe

A well-maintained Dean Smith & Grace 13-1 centre lathe, one of the finest examples of traditional British machine tool engineering. Renowned worldwide for exceptional accuracy, rigidity and reliability, Dean Smith & Grace lathes remain highly sought after in toolrooms, maintenance workshops, training facilities and precision engineering environments.

This machine offers approximately 13" swing over bed and 30" between centres, making it ideal for general-purpose turning, shaft work, repair operations and precision one-off manufacturing. The robust cast iron construction provides excellent vibration damping, helping to achieve superior surface finishes and accurate machining results.

The 13-1 model is particularly prized for its smooth-running spindle, heavy-duty bed construction and long-term durability. These machines were built to exacting standards and continue to outperform many modern equivalents for manual turning applications.

Specification

Manufacturer: Dean Smith & Grace
Model: 13-1
Type: Straight Bed Centre Lathe
Swing Over Bed: Approx. 13.5" (343mm)
Distance Between Centres: Approx. 30" (762mm)
Centre Height: Approx. 6.75" (171mm)
Swing Over Saddle: Approx. 8.25" (210mm)
Spindle Bore: 1-5/8" (41mm)
Multiple spindle speed ranges
Serial Number: 38983-4-71
Location: United Kingdom