LeBlond Regal 14" x 30" Engine Lathe | Manual Geared Head | 4-Lever Toolroom

LeBlond Regal 14" x 30" Precision Engine Lathe

Manual Geared Head | 4-Lever Control | High-Rigidity Toolroom Size

The LeBlond Regal is the "Model T" of American metalworking—the bedrock of machine shops for nearly a century. This 14" x 30" model is the most desirable configuration for modern shops, offering a compact footprint without sacrificing the power or rigidity of a full-sized industrial lathe. Unlike later hydraulic models, this manual geared-head unit features the legendary 4-lever speed selection, providing a positive mechanical connection that enthusiasts prefer for its reliability and ease of maintenance.

Unit Overview

• Manufacturer: R.K. LeBlond Machine Tool Co.
• Model: Regal (Manual Geared Head)
• Swing x Centers: 14" x 30"
• Origin: Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Tech Specs

• Actual Swing Over Bed: 14.25" – 15.5" (depending on production era)
• Distance Between Centers: 30" (Base length)
• Spindle Speeds: 8-speed geared head (Standard range approx. 25 – 600 RPM)
• Thread/Feed Changes: 48 selections via quick-change gearbox
• Threading Range: 2 to 112 TPI (Standard Inch)
• Motor: 2 HP, 220/440V, 3-Phase
• Spindle Bore: 1.25" – 1.50" (typical for 14" model)
• Tailstock Taper: #3 Morse Taper (MT3)
• Weight: Approx. 2,800 – 2,950 lbs
• Footprint: Approx. 78" L x 36" W

Key Selling Features

• "Pre-Servo" Mechanical Drive: The 4-lever headstock is a purely mechanical system. This makes it a "lifetime" machine, as there are no proprietary hydraulic pumps or shifting actuators to fail.
• LeBlond "Hard-Ways": Features replaceable or induction-hardened bed ways that have allowed these machines to maintain toolroom accuracy for over 70 years.
• Massive Three-Bearing Spindle: Provides superior axial and radial rigidity, allowing for heavy stock removal while maintaining high-precision finishes.
• Compact "Prototyping" Footprint: The 30-inch center-to-center distance is the "goldilocks" size—it handles most common shafts and components while fitting easily into smaller shops or R&D labs.