Sherline Lathe User Guide and Specifications

Sherline Lathe Dimensions
The drawing below shows the key dimensions on a Sherline Model 4000 lathe. It is
provided to help those who wish to make special equipment to fit to your lathe. If you
wish to download a higher quality version of the drawing, it is also available as a .pdf
file.
Motor and Speed Control
ELECTRIC MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS FROM MANUFACTURER
• Type of enclosure: Totally enclosed, non-vented
• Duty rating: Continuous--10 oz. in. at 6100 rpm, .85 amperes;
Intermittent--30 oz. in. at 5500 rpm, 1.75 amperes (5 minutes on / 15
minutes off)
• Output horsepower: .06 KW (60 W) at 10 oz. in. / 6100 rpm
• AC voltage (input): Normally 115 VAC, 60 Hz, Single Phase to rectifier
(Sherline electronic speed control converts any input from 100 VAC to
240 VAC, 50-60 Hz.)
• DC voltage: 90 VDC to motor (60 Hz)