Rikon #70-500 Lathe by Journal Staff • Aug 28, 2007 Print Print Rikon’s new Variable-speed Lathe #70-500 has a 20″ swing, a full 36″ between centers and a swing over the tool rest of 16-1/2″. Other features include a laser-engraved ram scale and a 12″ tool-rest. Suggested retail price is $2,999.