The Powermatic 4224B is the newest member of the industry-leading family of lathes. Over 900 pounds, the 4224B is the biggest, heaviest, and most capable lathe we've ever built. It expands the limits of creative possibility, and takes your passion to a whole new level. With newly designed, top of its class features, the 4224B pushes the limits of design, innovation, and durability.

Sliding headstock with electronic variable speed and digital RPM readout for accurate speed adjustments

Spindle lock and built in spindle indexing on the headstock for drilling hole patterns, routing flutes, and other equally spaced features

Vacuum system provides quick method of chucking bowl blanks

15-amp quad receptacle for easy reach of powered accessories

Two 100W task lamps provide ideal lighting

Air nozzle with quick connect for clearing dust/chips

Set of dead centers which hold a spindle for visual comparison

Laser etched quill is self ejecting.

Two position mount for the optional bed extension

Brass tipped knockout bar concentrates the action in the sliding handle; the brass tip will not damage drive centers

Attached tool caddy allows convenient access to centers, wrenches, etc.

Tailstock has internal storage for additional accessories

Chrome trimmed handwheels are ergonomic for a comfortable feel

Magnetic-backed remote on/off switch can be moved anywhere on the machine