Description
Hafco Metalmaster
TU-2004V Opti-Turn Bench Lathe — ⌀200 × 300mm
Part No: L687 | Barcode: 22364 | Brand: Hafco Metalmaster
Compact 200mm swing variable-speed bench lathe with cast-iron bed, digital RPM readout, and a complete tooling pack. Built for model engineers, gunsmiths, RC builders, and apprentice training where bench-top size and precision matter more than capacity.
⌀200mm Swing
300mm Centres
21mm Spindle Bore
150-2500 rpm
0.6 kW Motor
240V Single Phase
75 kg
100mm 3-Jaw Chuck
Key Features & Benefits
- Electronic variable speed 150-2500 rpm — single-dial control with digital readout, no belt changes between roughing and finishing.
- Cast-iron headstock and bed — ground V-ways and dovetail cross-slide deliver real rigidity in a 75kg footprint.
- 0.6 kW / 0.8 hp DC motor — holds torque at low rpm for thread cutting and large-diameter facing.
- Forward / reverse spindle — essential for left-hand threads and back-facing operations.
- Metric and imperial thread cutting — change-gear set included covering common pitches.
- Self-centring 3-jaw 100mm chuck — 0.04mm running accuracy with reverse jaws for outside grip on larger work.
- MT3 spindle / MT2 tailstock — standard Morse tapers accept off-the-shelf collets, drill chucks and live centres.
When to Use This Lathe
The L687 TU-2004V is built for the home machinist, model engineer, gunsmith, jeweller, or workshop running short-batch precision work up to 200mm diameter and 300mm long. Its 75kg weight and 240V single-phase plug make it the right pick where a full toolroom lathe simply won’t fit — if you need 250mm swing or 550mm centres, step up to the L689 TU-2506V instead.
Pro Tip: Run the spindle at the lower end of its speed range (150-400 rpm) when first cutting threads with the change gears — the variable-speed dial holds torque well at low rpm, but it gives you more recovery time at the relief groove than belt-driven lathes do.
Authorised Australian Dealer — This product is sourced through Australian distributor Hafco Australia (Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse) and is backed by full Australian manufacturer warranty and local support.
Product Specifications
| Order Code | Model | Swing | Between Centres | Spindle Bore | Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L687 ★ | TU-2004V | ⌀200mm | 300mm | 21mm | 0.6 kW |
| L689 | TU-2506V | ⌀250mm | 550mm | 26mm | 1.2 kW |
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