PRECISION MATTHEWS

 PM-1340gt 13″X40″ SINGLE PHASE ULTRA PRECISION LATHE WITH HEAVY DUTY STEEL STAND 

5 YEAR WARRANTY

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IF YOU DO NOT WANT ONE WITH A STAND, PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTING.

WE ALSO HAVE THIS IN 3-PHASE POWER, IF YOU WOULD LIKE THAT, SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS.

Includes: 

PM‐1340GT High Precision Lathe • PM-1340T Stand Back Splash Guard • High Precision NSK Spindle Bearings, +/‐ .0001” Spindle Runout Max • 4 Way Tool Post • Threading Dial (4” Travel Dial, 32 Tooth) • Reducing Sleeve for headstock • Dead Center for Headstock • Steady Rest • Dead Center for Tailstock • Follow Rest • Feed Rod Clutch • Chip Tray • Misc. Tools for operation • D1‐4 Camlock Quick Change Spindle •  6”, Ultra High Precision 3 Jaw Chuck, (Autostrong SK Type, .0012 or less runout) With Bolt On Reversible Jaws, Made in Taiwan • LED Work Light • 10” Face Plate 5 Year Warranty

Highlights Of This Machine:

  • Extremely High Quality Lathe, meant for very high precision work, and suitable for every day use. Perfect for the professional user who is looking for the best available
  • 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
  • Available in either Single or 3 Phase power, to match the user’s needs
  • High Precision, Hardened and Ground gears throughout headstock, which leads to extremely smooth and quiet running for a geared head lathe, and much longer life (Suitable for daily, professional use)
  • 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

PM-1340GT Main Features

• Highest Quality Lathe, Made in TAIWAN
• Large 1-9/16” Spindle Bore clear through spindle for through-headstock work
• Short Spindle Length, only 13-3/4″, perfect for gunsmithing work
• Extra thick spindle wall for extra rigidity, almost double when compared with most other
machines in this size
• 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
 All shafts in headstock hardened and ground along with gears which are precision ground, set in with a close tolerance fit, which leads to longer life and quiet running when compared with other geared head lathes
• 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, extra thick wall tail stock quill for more rigid and accurate tail stock operations,
Locking Tang in tail stock is provided
• Removable Gap for larger diameter work when needed
• High quality electronics used throughout machine, very reliable contactors, motors, etc.
• 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
• Precision Tapered Roller Bearings used in spindle, for the ultimate in long life, high precision,
and best surface finishes. Guaranteed Run Out +/- .0001″ for ultimate precision
• 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
• Splash oil bath lubrication in Headstock, and Apron, for efficient lubrication, and long life, yet
simple and reliable, and does not require any filter changes or pump maintenance as with oil
pump lubrication systems. Also no risk of losing oil flow to expensive parts as there can be with
pump lubricated systems
• Only Extremely High Precision Spindle Bearings are used, NACHI (Japan)
• Longest in class, 5 Year Warranty

Model PM-1340GT Main Specifications
Type: Geared Head
Model: PM-1340GT
Max. Swing over bed: 13″
Max. Swing over cross slide: 6-1/2″
Max. Swing in gap: 19-1/8″
Center Height: 6.5″
Spindle Center Line Distance from Floor: Approx. 46”
Max. Distance Between Centers: 40″
Width of Bed: 7-1/2”
Bed Height: 11.5”
Spindle Bore: 1-9/16”
Spindle Taper, Internal: MT #5
Spindle Mounting System: Cam Lock, D1-4
Spindle Speeds: 90-1600 RPM, 12 Steps
Bed Length: 63-3/4″
Lead Screw Diameter / Pitch: 7/8” / 8 TPI
Feed Rod Diameter: 3/4”
Inch Thread Cutting Range: 4-112 TPI, 40 Different Threads
Metric Thread Cutting Range: .25-7.5mm Pitch, 24 Different Threads
Longitudinal Feed Range (Left and Right): .002-.02 Inches Per Revolution
Cross Feed Range (In and Out): .001-.01 Inches Per Revolution
Spindle Length through headstock, Protruding End to D1-4 Chuck Mounting face: 13-3/4”
Spindle Length through headstock, Protruding End to 3 Jaw Chuck face: 17-1/4”
Cross Slide Travel: 6-3/4”
Compound Travel: 3-1/2”
Tail Stock Quill Diameter / Travel / Taper: 1-9/16” / 4” / MT#3
Main Motor Horsepower: 2 HP
Voltage / Phase/ Amps: 220 Volt, 1 Phase / 12 Amps Max.
Machine Dimensions, Assembled with stand: 52”H x 29”W x 70”L
Machine Weight, without stand: 1100 LBS
Machine Weight, With Steel Stand: 1350 LBS

Fast delivery times, these machines are IN STOCK here in Pittsburgh, PA and we can ship them right away. Average time delivered is 2-7 days depending on how far from Pittsburgh you are, it could be a little longer in remote places but normally is very fast. Or pick up at our location in Pittsburgh.


If you would like to stop in and see one in person, we are at 

Quality Machine Tools, 701 Parkway View Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. 

Our Phone # 412-787-2876 

Parts are easy to come by, we fully support these machines and the machine comes with a 5 year warranty on all parts, so you don't have to worry about that down the road if you need anything. We are machinists here too, so we know what we sell. This is really a top quality machine, and will last a long, long time. AND we are here for support too. We sell these machines regularly, we know them inside and out, and have been in business for many years, so if there is any question, we can help.


We have these IN STOCK and can ship anywhere in the US that a truck can get to, and we can work out arrangements with you to get this delivered, no problem. You will need to unload at your end, but shipping is no problem. NO extra charge for residential or anything on these, as long as a truck can get to you, its covered. We just need to know before shipment.

IF YOU NEED LIFT GATE DELIVERY, LET US KNOW AT THE TIME OF ORDER SO WE CAN SCHEDULE IT UP FRONT.

If you have ANY questions, feel free to give us a call at 412-787-2876 or email us.

For payment we take all types including Paypal, Visa, M/C, AMEX, and Discover.

Check out our other auctions for more lathes and mills.

               Our Part # PM-1340GT-PEP 1-PHASE & PM-1340GT-STEEL STAND (Heavy Duty Stand with 6 Leveling points)