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.
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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, legs, 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.
- Adjustable Work Height: The redesigned, robust stand easily adjusts from 34” to 46” centerline height, allowing you to set up an ergonomic turning position tailored to your stance.
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”.
- Integrated Accessory Caddy: Keep your spur centers, live centers, knock-out bars, and turning wrenches neatly organized and instantly accessible.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Powermatic PM2014B |
| Swing Over Bed | 14 inches |
| Distance Between Centers | 20 inches (Expandable to 33” with optional extension) |
| Motor | 1 HP, 115V Single-Phase Input (3-Phase VFD Output) |
| Speed Ranges | Low: 15–900 RPM | Med: 30–1,800 RPM | High: 60–3,600 RPM |
| Indexing | 24-Position Positive Locking |
| Centerline Height Range | 34” to 46” (Adjustable Stand) |
| Construction | Heavy-Duty Cast Iron |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty + Gold-Glove Service |
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.
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