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What’s “lathe swing” mean?

When trying to order tooling for a lathe, i see the term “lathe swing” a lot. Example: LATHE SWING 17″-48″

What does this mean?
i understood until u said: the head stock usually pivots so that the work will hang off the back of the lathe and not over the bed.
Can u explain to me what that means and what a head stock is?

Lathe swing is the diameter of the wood that can be turned. Ie: a 12″ swing means you can turn a bowl that has a 6″ radius and it will clear the bed of the lathe. When turning bowls or plates that are as large as you indicated, the head stock usually pivots so that the work will hang off the back of the lathe and not over the bed.

Betts Engine Lathe 30′ between centers 54″ swing

1907 15 INCH SWING SEBASTIAN LATHE AD CINCINATTI OHIO 1907 15 INCH SWING SEBASTIAN LATHE AD CINCINATTI OHIO
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Vintage 1960 HERCULES 9in SWING LATHE TOOLS Advertisement Vintage 1960 HERCULES 9in SWING LATHE TOOLS Advertisement
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Sheldon Sheldon "M" Series 13" Swing Lathe Parts Manual
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Hendey Lathes, 12, 14, 16, 24 Hendey Lathes, 12, 14, 16, 24" Swing Operation Manual
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SOUTH BEND 16 SOUTH BEND 16" LATHE HEAD STOCK SWING OPEN COVER
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KDK STYLE 152 THREADING FACING HOLDER LATHE SWING 15-18 KDK STYLE 152 THREADING FACING HOLDER LATHE SWING 15-18
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KDK STYLE 102 THREADING FACING HOLDER LATHE SWING 12-16 KDK STYLE 102 THREADING FACING HOLDER LATHE SWING 12-16
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KDK STYLE 101 TURNING & FACING HOLDER LATHE SWING 12-16 KDK STYLE 101 TURNING & FACING HOLDER LATHE SWING 12-16
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ALORIS BX QUICK CHANGE LATHE TOOLPOST UP TO 12 ALORIS BX QUICK CHANGE LATHE TOOLPOST UP TO 12" SWING
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RECESSING SWING TOOL WITH 1 RECESSING SWING TOOL WITH 1" SHAFT FOR LATHE
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IMPORT 951-4111 4 PC 9 - 12 Swing AXA Series Quick Change Lathe Tool Post Set 2F IMPORT 951-4111 4 PC 9 - 12 Swing AXA Series Quick Change Lathe Tool Post Set 2F
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Lathe Guard for Swing Under 6 Lathe Guard for Swing Under 6" Heavy Duty #227-100
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Lexan Vison Graud For Lathe Swings BXA 12 Lexan Vison Graud For Lathe Swings BXA 12" TO 16" NEW
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Lathe Guard for Swing AXA 6 Lathe Guard for Swing AXA 6" To 12" Heavy Duty #227-102
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PHASE II Quick Change Piston Type Lathe Tool Post 250-400 14 PHASE II Quick Change Piston Type Lathe Tool Post 250-400 14" - 20" Swing {BF2}
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Lexan Vison Graud For Lathe Swings CXA 16 Lexan Vison Graud For Lathe Swings CXA 16" TO 20" NEW
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Lathe Guard for Swing BXA 12 Lathe Guard for Swing BXA 12" To 16" Heavy Duty#227-104
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Lathe Guard for Swing CXA 16 Lathe Guard for Swing CXA 16" To 20" Heavy Duty#227-106
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Tool Post Set 5 Holders Wedge CXA 13 To 18 Tool Post Set 5 Holders Wedge CXA 13 To 18" Lathe Swing
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MORI SEIKI STEADY REST SWING LATHE 20 MORI SEIKI STEADY REST SWING LATHE 20"
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DORIAN TOOL V40TC coolant tool post 16-20 DORIAN TOOL V40TC coolant tool post 16-20" lathe swing
$899.00
Blount 1/2 HP, 12.5 Blount 1/2 HP, 12.5" x 40" Wood Lathe, 17" swing, 4 speed, Clean Check 220V, 3Ph
$950.00
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$975.00
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$1,095.00
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$1,200.00
Hardinge 2nd Operation Lathe,5 Hardinge 2nd Operation Lathe,5"3 jaw chuck,16" max Lgth,9" swing,3500 max speed
$1,200.00
SOUTHBEND 117-6 LATHE 16 SOUTHBEND 117-6 LATHE 16" SWING, 6' BED
$1,299.00
SOUTH BEND LATHE 10 SOUTH BEND LATHE 10" SWING, 4.5' BED
$1,499.00
WORLD WAR II VINTAGE LATHE WITH 20 INCH SWING WORLD WAR II VINTAGE LATHE WITH 20 INCH SWING
$1,550.00
OLIVER 51D 4 SPEED LATHE 12in SWING 36in LENGTH / Original Paint . OLIVER 51D 4 SPEED LATHE 12in SWING 36in LENGTH / Original Paint .
$1,550.00
CLAUSING COLCHESTER 15 INCH SWING GAP BED ENGINE METAL LATHE CLAUSING COLCHESTER 15 INCH SWING GAP BED ENGINE METAL LATHE
$1,699.99
DUMORE 12-011 20 DUMORE 12-011 20" Swing Lathe Tool Post Grinder 115V
$1,709.10
LeBlond 8.25 LeBlond 8.25" x 18" Metal Lathe, 13.5" Swing, Many extra tools, 3/4HP, 230V, 1PH
$1,895.00



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