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

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.