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**NEW** PM-1230L-TV 12"x30" Variable Speed Ultra Precision Lathe

**NEW** PM-1230L-TV 12"x30" Variable Speed Ultra Precision Lathe

$7,999.99 - $8,999.99
$7,999.99
$7,999.99 - $8,999.99
$7,999.99
  • NEW! Our very popular Taiwanese Lathes in the smallest platform yet!
  • Extremely High Quality Lathe, meant for very high precision work, suitable for light to medium use by Professionals or Hobbyists
  • 100% Made in Taiwan, no shortcuts taken, built to a very high level of quality
  • Excellent machine for Gunsmithing use, Very Short Spindle, Ultra High Precision
  • Pre-Wired plug for a standard 110V Outlet, powering a 2 HP motor
  • Variable Speed control from 50-2,000 RPM
  • Leadscrews Are True Inch Pitch Screws (Not Metric Conversions Like Many), 10 Threads Per Inch (.100” Per Turn)
  • Backed by an industry leading 5 year warranty
  • Click here to see Details and Specifications below

$399 Flat Rate Shipping in the 48 US States – Any accessories ordered with machine at the same time also ship free of charge! (Will automatically calculate at checkout)

Liftgate Delivery is $79 per shipment and can be added at checkout, if needed.

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SKU KT-PM-1230L-TV

Lead times for NEW orders as of 8/14/26:
-If showing IN STOCK when model is selected in the "Choose Machine Option" dropdown, that machine model is in our warehouse and available for shipment.
-If showing Available On Backorder, the next available shipment ETA's are listed below:
**PM-1230L-TV** - WILL UPDATE NEXT SHIPMENT ETA ONCE CURRENT STOCK SELLS OUT
NOTE: If machine is in stock, you will be charged in full at time of placement, no matter if ordered through our website, email, or over the phone.
-If machine is on backorder and ordered through our website, you will be charged in full at checkout.
-If machine is on backorder and ordered through email or over the phone, you can pay in full or you can place a minimum 20% Deposit Payment of the order's total at time of placement.

PM-1230L-TV Main Features

  • High Quality Lathe, Made in TAIWAN
  • Large 1.5” Spindle Bore clear through spindle for through-headstock work
  • Short Spindle Length, only 17-3/4"
  • Power feed on Carriage, and Cross Slide, both left and right, and in and out, for both turning and facing operations with automatic feed. Allows for the best surface finish in all directions.
  • Induction Hardened and Precision Ground Bed Ways to resist wear and give a long service life
  • Inch AND Metric thread cutting ability is a standard feature, NO CHANGE GEARS for any inch thread or feed rate, only change gears required are for Metric threads
  • 4” Travel Thread Dial, 32 tooth gear on thread dial, 8 TPI Main Leadscrew for easier threading using the half nut / thread dial
  • Large diameter, thick wall tail stock quill for more rigid and accurate tail stock operations
  • High quality electronics used throughout machine
  • Slip Clutch is standard on feed rod, to help prevent overloading damage of feeds and allow the use of a solid carriage stop for repetitive work
  • True INCH PITCH main lead screw, cross feed, and compound lead screws make it easy to use for the INCH measurement System, yet still has the Metric readings on dials for the ultimate in versatility for any job that may come about
  • Longest in class, 5 Year Warranty


PM-1230L-TV Standard Accessories

  • Back Splash Guard
  • Back Splash Tool Holder
  • AXA Size Quick Change Tool Post Included w/Precision Matthews Manufactured T-Nut
  • Threading Dial (4” Travel Dial, 32 Tooth)
  • Feed Rod Clutch
  • Foot Brake/Off Button
  • Chip Tray
  • D1‐4 Camlock Quick Change Spindle
  • Belt Cover Interlock Switch
  • 5 Year Warranty

*Note, chucks are not included standard, please select chuck option from the optional accessories if you need a chuck with your machine

Main Specifications

Feed Rod Diameter 0.575"
Bed Height
Height of lathe bed above chip tray
9.375"
Bed Length
Lathe bed length, excluding headstock, in inches
40 in
Bed Width
Front-to-back width of lathe bed
7 in
Internal Taper
Internal Taper of the headstock spindle
Internal MT5
Quill Tailstock Taper
Taper of the tailstock quill.
MT3
Spindle Bore Diameter
Diameter of Spindle Bore, maximum diameter of through-spindle workpiece, in inches
1.5"
Spindle Centerline to Floor
Distance between the centerline of spindle and the floor, using PM base, in inches
44.25 in
Spindle Face to Tailstock Quill Face
Maximum distance between face of spindle and face of fully retracted tailstock quill, in inches
31 in
Spindle Length
Chuck mount face to left end of spindle, in inches
17.75 in
Swing over bed
Maximum diameter of workpiece that can clear bed, in inches
12 in
Swing over cross-slide
Maximum diameter of workpiece that can clear the cross-slide, in inches
6 in
Main (Threading) Leadscrew Pitch 8 TPI
Main Leadscrew Diameter 0.85"
Quill Diameter
Diameter of the quill
1.575"
Spindle Mount Type
Mounting system for spindle.
D1-4 Camlock

Travels

Compound Travel
Maximum travel of compound (top slide), in inches
3.5 in
Cross-Slide Travel
Maximum pure Y-axis, in-and-out travel of the cross-slide on the saddle, in inches.
7 in
Quill Travel
Maximum extension of quill, in inches.
4 in

Table

DRO Specifications

Power Requirements

Amperage
Minimum Breaker/Circuit/Outlet size required for product
20
Voltage
Voltage Rating
110V
Power Frequency
Power line frequency compatibility, in Hz
60Hz
Horsepower
Power output of motor, in HP
2
Plug supplied
Type of electrical plug or connection
NEMA 5-15P on ~5' cord

Motor and Drive

Cutting Capacities

Longitudinal Feed Rate Range
X-axis, left or right movement of saddle per revolution of spindle, in inches.
0.002-0.014 IPR
Cross-slide Feed Rate Range
Y-axis, in or out movement of cross-slide per revolution of spindle, in inches.
0.0012-0.0086 IPR
Inch Threads
Thread cutting capability for imperial threads.
Choice of 32, 5-64 TPI
Metric Threads
Threading capability for metric threads
Choice of 23, 0.5-4mm pitch

Unit Dimensions

Unit Length
Length of product in packaging, in inches
56 in
Unit Width
Width of product in packaging, in inches
23 in
Unit Height
Height of product in packaging, in inches
24 in
Unit Weight
Gross Weight of product in packaging, in lbs
675 lb

Shipping Information

Shipping Length
Length of longest dimension of shipping skid or shipping box, in inches.
63 in
Shipping Width
Width of shipping skid or 2nd longest dimension of shipping box, in inches.
30 in
Shipping Height
Height of shipment on skid, or 3rd longest dimension of shipping box, in inches.
43 in
Shipping Weight
Approximate shipping weight when crated, palletized, or boxed up and ready to ship, in lbs.
850 lb
Liftgate Eligible
Is this product suitable or eligible for Liftgate Delivery Service?
Yes
HS Code
Harmonized System Code for customs and tariffs
8458.19
Country of Origin
Primary Country of Manufacturing Origin
Taiwan

Machine Footprint

Footprint Depth
Minimum Front-to-Back space needed for clearance of machine, in inches
58 in
Footprint Width X-Axis
Minimum Left-to-Right space needed for clearance of machine, in inches.
26 in
Footprint Height
Minimum floor-to-ceiling space for clearance of machine, in inches.
52 in
All small accessories ordered with machine ship at no extra charge!

Machine ships LTL Truck Freight at a flat rate of $399 in the 48 States. Shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or internationally need to be quoted by our Sales Team.

Shipping Crate Size: 30"W x 36" H x 61" L

Shipping weight is approx. 850 pounds, and ships fully crated on a 63"x30" skid. Stand adds 16" to height.

Flat Rate Shipping

Standard Flat Rate LTL Freight Shipping services involve a 28′-48′ tractor trailer pulling up in front of your driveway and unloading your order at the curb. This is the extent of our flat rate shipping services. Carriers will NOT back their truck up your driveway, drive their truck down a dead end street, or use their liftgate to offload your machine into the bed of your pickup or trailer. Unless you have a loading dock, forklift, material handler, or other heavy equipment with forks, you will need to add Liftgate Service for $79.

Liftgate Service (Optional)

Liftgate Delivery service will get the machine from the back of the carriers truck down to the ground and up to 25' from that offloading point, provided those 25' are paved, level, and manageable by a single person with an unpowered pallet jack. If your shop/garage threshold is more than 25' from the curb end of your driveway and you don't have your own pallet jack, you will need to add Inside Delivery Service.

You MUST have a plan for how to get your machine from the curb to your shop. If you need additional delivery services, like Inside Delivery, box truck, or flatbed with forklift delivery (available in select locations), please contact us prior to your order being shipped to allow us to arrange and charge shipping accordingly. Some, but not all carriers and locations have 26′ box trucks available, but that is not guaranteed and your delivery plan should not depend on getting a box truck.

Inside Delivery Service (Optional)

The Inside Delivery option will, in appropriate situations, cause the driver to take your freight from the offloading point at the liftgate and move it into your shop or garage, as long as the route between those two points is relatively level, paved, and manageable using a standard pallet jack. This is for flat, paved driveways that are over ~30' from the curb to the threshold of your shop/garage.

Delivery Appointment

If you need the freight carrier to call you to schedule a delivery appointment after the machine arrives at their final terminal, but before attempting delivery of your machine, you will need to request a Delivery Appointment. This is most useful if/when you need to rent a forklift or take off work. This will add 1 day to your shipping time. Scheduling a Delivery Appointment more than 2 days from the date the freight arrives at your local terminal may incur daily storages charges that the customer will be responsible for.
(The manual for the PM-1230L-TV is in progress and will posted here once finished)

FAQs

Where can I find the full list of frequently asked questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for a full list of common questions.