WoodLathe
Bitraf has a lathe for metal, but this page is for the DM MIDI2 PLUS wood lathe located in the woodworking workshop. To use this machine, you need to have completed the Tormek training as well as to learn the contents of this instruction video.
Characteristics
| Turning diameter above the bench bed: | 355 mm |
| Speed control: | Continuously electronic / 3 pulleys |
| Bench bed length: | 730 mm |
| Width at max. center distance: | 980 mm |
| Bench bed width: | 115 mm |
| Weight: | 53 kg |
| Hand rest pin: | 1" / 25.4 mm |
| Speeds: | 60 - 1000 / 150 - 1900 / 350 - 3700 rpm |
| Manufacturer's warranty: | 5 years |
| Height from floor to spindle center with base frame: | 1155 - 1205 mm |
| Bearing distance: | 130 mm |
| Minimum width: | 810 mm |
| Mains connection: | 230 volts, 50 Hz |
| Tailstock taper: | MK2 with measuring scale on the quillMK2, interchangeable quill 100 mm, trapezoidal thread and measuring scale |
| Tailstock stroke: | 100 mm |
| Tailstock thread: | Trapezoidal thread |
| Tailstock: | Drilled through, tool ejectable |
| Peak height: | 178 mm |
| Headstock: | cannot be rotated or moved |
| Spindle inner cone: | MK2 |
| Partial setup: | 24 - Step |
| Forward/Reverse: | Available |
| Motor: | 0.75 kW / 1 HP (230 V) |
| Spindle thread: | M33 x 3.5 mm DIN 800 |
| Dimensions: | L x D x H: 855 x 370 x 435 mm |
| Manufacturer: | Turning supplies Schulte |
| Tip width: | 430 mm |
Included extras we have for this machine: Bench bed, headstock and tailstock (made of solid cast iron) Bench extension (allows making longer objects than on the standard Midi 2 Plus) Four-prong driver MK2 Revolving center MK2 24 - Step Part Setup 250 mm knife rest with 1" pin 95 mm face plate with M33 x 3.5 mm thread Magnetic, mobile control box Handwheel made of steel
Product/Marketing information
The Midi 2 Plus wood lathe is the new version of the Midi 2. It features all the advantages of the Midi 2, such as the redesigned headstock design with triple spindle bearings and a tailstock with acme thread. The lathe also features a new, more solid bed, which is now compatible with the popular Midi 2/Midi Pro base. A 95 mm steel faceplate and a 250 mm knife rest are included. The machine also features a main switch and two-stage start-up and stop speeds.
This lathe is equally suitable for detailed work and larger projects, whether it's a deep vase or a bowl up to 35 cm in diameter. The Midi 2 Plus is the new, improved version of the Midi 2 wood lathe. Like the Midi 2, the Midi 2 Plus features a new headstock design that allows for triple spindle bearings and an increased bearing spacing of 130 mm. The Midi 2 Plus is also equipped with a 250 mm knife rest. The optimized, mobile control box features an illuminated start button and an LED light that indicates active reverse.
Differences between Midi 2 Plus and Midi 2
- New bench bed design, 30 cm instead of 20 cm wide, now compatible with Midi Pro base frame
- 250 mm instead of 150 mm knife support
- Control box with illuminated start button and yellow LED light for reverse running
- FU now with main and brake switch
- Innovations Midi 2 compared to Midi 1
- New headstock design with triple bearings
- Viewing window on the front
- Spindle lock with magnetic pin
- New, solid tailstock design
- Trapezoidal thread instead of fine thread in the tailstock
- 100 mm instead of 55 mm tailstock stroke
- Wider pulleys and wider poly-V belts ensure better power transmission
All these features make the Midi 2 Plus wood lathe a compact yet powerful lathe for all kinds of woodturning work. It delivers enough power for bowls up to 35 cm in diameter, allows for the on-the-fly turning of larger hollow forms and vases thanks to its triple bearings, and is perfectly prepared for deep drilling in end grain thanks to the trapezoidal thread. At 65 kg, the machine remains mobile enough to be transported or relocated as needed.
A lathe also for deep vases
Such small branches/trunks are a challenge for smaller benchtop machines. Working between the tips is often still possible with smaller machines, but when it comes to hollowing out vases or end grain of this size, it becomes considerably more challenging. Therefore, we triple-bearing the Midi 2 PLUS to enable hollowing out of this size. Combined with the new heavy-duty bench bed, it achieves exceptionally smooth operation for a compact midi bench. Bowls up to 35 cm are possible
Even though the machine is a "mid-size" machine, its technical specifications should not be underestimated. The machine can turn bowls and plates up to 35 cm in diameter, which is almost too large for most kitchen and living room tables. Our recommendation: With the optional 280 mm bed extension, the tailstock can be quickly pushed aside to create enough space for larger tubes.
The Midi 2 PLUS allows you to tackle even larger turning projects. Combined with the optional quartz-filled base, the machine becomes a powerful, smooth-running machine capable of processing even larger blanks. The tailstock features a solid design with a 100 mm quill stroke and trapezoidal thread, ideal for deep drilling. The MK2 taper includes a measuring scale for precise drilling.
