"EdFielder" wrote in message
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The accepted form is-
Swing over bed- maximum diameter of piece that can clear the main bedway
Swing over carriage- maximum diameter that can clear the carriage
Distance between centers- maximum distance form spindle nose to tailstock
barrel ( The actual working distance is usually slightly less due to the
length of centers and can vary depending on the style and manufacture of
tools being used. So if you have a 12X36 lathe, the working distance will
be more like 30-32" ) Some manufacturers will rate this based on their
own
proprietary tooling and then it is measured from center tip to tip.
"JWho" wrote in message
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How is a lathe measured? I see one that is 7" x 10", then another more
expensive one that is 8" x 12". Where are such measurements taken and
what
would be the differences?

Thank you.

Thanks for the information. That "actual working distance" was the kicker
on the Harbor Feight 7" x 10" lathe. :-(