USED LODGE & SHIPLEY 18" X 84" GAP BED GEARED HEAD ENGING LATHE

Lodge & Shipley "Blue Chip" 18 Engine Lathe18"/28" x 84" Gap Bed | 15 HP High-Torque | American-Made Heavy IronOverviewThe Lodge & Shipley Blue Chip 18 is a legendary American-built engine lathe, engineered for shops that require maximum rigidity and high-torque metal removal. This is the highly versatile Gap Bed model, offering a standard 18.5" swing for precision work, with a removable gap that increases capacity to 28" for large-diameter flanges, pulleys, and flywheels.With a massive 84-inch distance between centers, this machine is perfectly suited for long-shaft turning and heavy-duty repair work. Weighing in at nearly 8,000 lbs, the Blue Chip 18 offers a level of vibration dampening that modern, lighter lathes simply cannot replicate.Technical SpecificationsSwing Over Bed: 18.5"Swing Through Gap: 28" (Removable Gap Type)Distance Between Centers: 84"Spindle Bore: 2.5"Spindle Speeds (12): 1,500 RPM MaxMain Motor: 15 HP, 230V/460V, 3-PhaseBed Width: 14.5" (Induction Hardened & Ground)Threading Range: 2 – 112 TPI (Comprehensive Inch Range)Tailstock Taper: #4 Morse TaperApprox. Machine Weight: 7,800 lbsKey Features & Dealer BenefitsExceptional Rigidity: Built on a wide-stance, induction-hardened bed. The Blue Chip series was specifically designed to handle the forces of modern carbide tooling without chatter.15 HP Geared Headstock: Delivers massive torque at low RPMs for heavy roughing cuts, while maintaining the precision balance needed for high-speed finishing.84" Work Envelope: The extended bed length makes this a "must-have" for hydraulic shops, allowing for the turning of long rams and cylinders.User-Friendly Control: Features the classic L&S "color-coded" speed selection and a highly responsive carriage with one-shot lubrication for the ways.Heavy-Duty Tailstock: Features a massive quill and tang drive, providing the support needed for heavy drilling and long-shaft centering.

Seller notes: “USED - IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WHEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE OUT OF GM PLANT”
Machine type: Engine Lathe
Power source: Electric
Custom bundle: No
Modified item: No
Swing over bed: 18 in
Chuck size: 12 in
Control: Manual
Treated material: Steel
X-axis: 84''
Swing: 18" - 34" in Gap
Between centers distance: 84"
Z-axis: 84 in
Length of bed: 96"