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.
15 Amp quad receptacle for easy reach of powered accessories
Variable frequency drive allows machine to run on single- or three-phase power
Air nozzle with quick connect for clearing dust/chips
Brass-tipped knockout bar concentrates the action in the sliding handle; the brass tip will not damage drive centers
Magnetic-backed moveable control box for versatility and safety
Set of dead centers which hold a spindle for visual comparison
Sliding headstock with electronic variable speed
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