Built for serious metalworking applications, the CX701 provides the capacity and control required for turning, facing, boring, threading, and other general machining operations. Its variable-speed system offers two ranges from 50 to 1,800 RPM, while the digital display allows the operator to monitor spindle speed during use.

A hardened and precision-ground cast iron V-way bed, lubricated slideways, adjustable gibs, and a wide 7" bed support stable carriage movement and accurate machining. Power longitudinal and cross feeds improve convenience during repeated cuts, while the gearbox supports both right- and left-hand thread cutting.

The T-slotted cross slide provides additional setup flexibility, and the included 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks, faceplate, steady rest, follow rest, tooling, and accessories make the CX701 well equipped for a broad range of shop projects.

Features

• 1.5 HP, 110V motor

• Digital variable-speed display

• Two variable spindle speed ranges from 50 to 1,800 RPM

• 1.5" spindle bore

• Power longitudinal feed

• Power cross feed

• Gearbox transmission

• Supports right- and left-hand thread cutting

• Cuts imperial and metric threads

• Hardened and precision-ground cast iron V-way bed

• 7" bed width for added rigidity

• Lubricated slideways

• Adjustable slideway gibs

• T-slotted cross slide

• High-quality belt and control board

• Easy-to-use carriage controls

• Four-way tool post

• Full-length splash guard

• Full-length chip tray

• Heavy-duty construction

• Powder-coated two-tone CX-Series finish

• 3-year warranty

Specifications

• Model: CX701

• Nominal Lathe Size: 12" x 28"

• Motor: 1.5 HP, 1.1 kW, 110V, 12.3A

• Motor Speed: 4,600 RPM

• Distance Between Centres: 27.5"

• Swing Over Bed: 11.5"

• Swing Over Cross Slide: 6.5"

• Bed Width: 7"

• Spindle Bore: 1.5"

• Spindle Bore Taper: MT5

• Spindle Speeds: Variable

• Low Spindle Speed Range: 50 to 850 RPM

• High Spindle Speed Range: 110 to 1,800 RPM

• Longitudinal Feed Range: 0.07 to 0.40 mm per revolution

• Number of Imperial Threads: 21

• Imperial Thread Range: 8 to 56 TPI

• Number of Metric Threads: 8

• Metric Thread Range: 0.2 to 3.5 mm

• Maximum Carriage Travel: 22"

• Maximum Compound Slide Travel: 3"

• Maximum Cross-Slide Travel: 5.5"

• Maximum Tailstock Quill Travel: 3"

• Tailstock Quill Taper: MT3

• Packing Dimensions: 55" x 27.5" x 27"

• Net Weight: 556 lbs. (250 kg)

• Approximate Shipping Weight: 634 lbs. (285 kg)

• Warranty: 3 years

Comes With

• 8" faceplate

• Eight change gears

• Approximate 6-1/4" (160 mm) 3-jaw chuck

• Approximate 6-1/4" (160 mm) 4-jaw chuck

• External jaws for 3-jaw chuck

• Steady rest

• Follow rest

• MT3 dead centre

• MT5-to-MT3 reducing sleeve

• Four-way tool post

• Full-length splash guard

• Powder-coated chip tray

• Oil gun

• Three chuck keys

• Open-end wrenches in 8-10 mm, 12-14 mm, and 17-19 mm sizes

• Hex wrenches in 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 mm sizes

• Phillips screwdriver

• Slotted screwdriver

• Toolbox

FAQ

What is the actual swing over the bed?
The supplied specification lists an 11.5" swing over the bed. The 12" designation in the product name is the nominal machine size.

What is the distance between centres?
The CX701 provides 27.5" between centres.

Does this lathe have variable speed control?
Yes. It provides variable spindle speed across two ranges: 50 to 850 RPM and 110 to 1,800 RPM.

What does the digital readout display?
The supplied information identifies it as a digital variable-speed readout for monitoring spindle speed.

Does the CX701 have power cross feed?
Yes. Power cross feed is included, along with power longitudinal feed.

Can it cut both metric and imperial threads?
Yes. It supports 21 imperial thread sizes from 8 to 56 TPI and eight metric thread sizes from 0.2 to 3.5 mm.

Can it cut left-hand threads?
Yes. The supplied features state that the lathe supports both right- and left-hand thread cutting.

What size is the spindle bore?
The spindle bore measures 1.5".

What spindle and tailstock tapers does it use?
The spindle bore uses an MT5 taper, and the tailstock quill uses an MT3 taper.

Are both 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks included?
Yes. The lathe includes approximate 6-1/4" (160 mm) 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks.

Does it include supports for longer workpieces?
Yes. A steady rest and follow rest are included.

What warranty is included?
The CX701 is backed by a 3-year warranty.