LeBlond Regal 14" x 30" Precision Engine LatheManual Geared Head | 4-Lever Control | High-Rigidity Toolroom SizeThe LeBlond Regal is the "Model T" of American metalworking—the bedrock of machine shops for nearly a century. This 14" x 30" model is the most desirable configuration for modern shops, offering a compact footprint without sacrificing the power or rigidity of a full-sized industrial lathe. Unlike later hydraulic models, this manual geared-head unit features the legendary 4-lever speed selection, providing a positive mechanical connection that enthusiasts prefer for its reliability and ease of maintenance.Unit OverviewManufacturer: R.K. LeBlond Machine Tool Co.Model: Regal (Manual Geared Head)Swing x Centers: 14" x 30"Origin: Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, USATech SpecsActual Swing Over Bed: 14.25" – 15.5" (depending on production era)Distance Between Centers: 30" (Base length)Spindle Speeds: 8-speed geared head (Standard range approx. 25 – 600 RPM)Thread/Feed Changes: 48 selections via quick-change gearboxThreading Range: 2 to 112 TPI (Standard Inch)Motor: 2 HP, 220/440V, 3-PhaseSpindle Bore: 1.25" – 1.50" (typical for 14" model)Tailstock Taper: #3 Morse Taper (MT3)Weight: Approx. 2,800 – 2,950 lbsFootprint: Approx. 78" L x 36" WKey Selling Features"Pre-Servo" Mechanical Drive: The 4-lever headstock is a purely mechanical system. This makes it a "lifetime" machine, as there are no proprietary hydraulic pumps or shifting actuators to fail.LeBlond "Hard-Ways": Features replaceable or induction-hardened bed ways that have allowed these machines to maintain toolroom accuracy for over 70 years.Massive Three-Bearing Spindle: Provides superior axial and radial rigidity, allowing for heavy stock removal while maintaining high-precision finishes.Compact "Prototyping" Footprint: The 30-inch center-to-center distance is the "goldilocks" size—it handles most common shafts and components while fitting easily into smaller shops or R&D labs.
Distance Between Centers: 30"
* Horsepower: 2 HP
* Phase: 3-Phase
* Voltage: 220/440V (Dual Voltage)
* Frequency: 60 Hz
* Full Load Speed: 1750 RPM
* Frame Size: 184
Actual Swing Over Bed: 15.5"
Tailstock Taper: MT #3
Weight: Approx. 2,800 Lbs
