Powermatic PM2014B Benchtop Lathe

Upgrade your shop with the Powermatic PM2014B, a 14” x 20” variable speed wood lathe engineered for turners who demand uncompromising performance. Designed to blend compact versatility with heavy-duty power, the PM2014B brings professional-grade woodturning capabilities straight to your shop without requiring complex high-voltage electrical setups. Power & Precision Control Inverter-Driven VFD Motor: Powered by a 1 HP VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) motor that converts standard 115V single-phase power into ultra-smooth three-phase output. No special rewiring required. 3-Stage Variable Speed Control: Dial in the exact speed required for your workpiece: Low (15–900 RPM): Maximum torque for aggressive roughing passes and heavy blanks. Medium (30–1,800 RPM): Balanced power for intermediate shaping. High (60–3,600 RPM): High-speed precision for fine finish turning and polishing. 24-Position Positive-Locking Indexing: Easily execute fluting, decorative detailing, and complex segmented turning with accurate, repeatable layout indexing. Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Construction Vibration-Absorbing Frame: Solid cast iron bed, headstock, and tailstock absorb operational vibration and resist frame flex, keeping every cut true and stable. Redesigned Hardened Steel Tool Rest: Features a hardened steel top rod for superior wear resistance, allowing your gouges and chisels to glide smoothly across the workpiece for a flawless finish. Maximum Versatility for Any Project Sliding Headstock: Effortlessly slide the headstock along the lathe bed or position it at the end for comfortable outboard bowl turning on larger-diameter projects. Movable Magnetic Control Box: Keep critical controls right at your fingertips. The magnetic control housing mounts anywhere on the cast iron bed and features a high-visibility digital spindle speed readout (RPM) alongside the master power switch. Expandable Capacity: Need more room for long spindles? Add the optional 13” Bed Extension (PM1-485) to expand the distance between centers from 20” to 33”. Technical Specifications Feature Specification Model Powermatic PM2014B Swing Over Bed 14 inches Distance Between Centers 20 inches (Expandable to 33” with optional extension) Motor 1 HP, 115V Single-Phase Input (3-Phase VFD Output) Speed Ranges Low: 15–900 RPM | Med: 30–1,800 RPM | High: 60–3,600 RPM Indexing 24-Position Positive Locking Construction Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty + Gold-Glove Service Important Electrical Note: Subject to local and national electrical codes. Most VFD-equipped wood lathes are incompatible with standard GFCI outlets. Please consult a certified electrician or check your local electrical codes prior to installation. Why Buy Powermatic? Every Powermatic PM2014B lathe is backed by an industry-leading 5-Year Warranty and supported by Powermatic’s premier Gold-Glove Service. When you invest in Gold Standard machinery, you get the long-term support and reliability your workshop deserves.