Similar in construction to the 2436, the 1640 is extremely robust, yet its style and appearance are reminiscent of the 1224 with the off set bed ways. This combination of brawn and beauty creates a lathe that is totally unique and amazingly versatile. As usual, Oneway's 1640 lathe sets the benchmark for its class. The 1640 brings to midsize lathes the same kind of sound engineering, meticulous construction, versatility and convenience that are the hallmarks of Oneway's industry-standard 2000 series. This model offers 16" swing over the ways and 40" between centers.