12 best metal lathe for the money

• 【INFINITELY VARIABLE SPEED】- The mini metal lathe is driven by powerful motor. Variable Speed: 0-2250RPM. The LED screen shows you a clear and accurate speed for accurate working. Operate either manually or with the adjustable auto feed rate. Spindle Accuracy: 0.0004-0.0012" (0.01-0.03 mm).
• 【750MM LARGE SWING RANGE】- The benchtop lathe brings a 3-jaw chuck. Swing Over Bed: 8-1/4" (210 mm) and Swing Over Cross Slide: 29.5"/750mm offers more possibilities for large size or/and heavy workpieces. One 4-Jaw chuck is included.
• 【PROFESSIONAL COMPOUND REST】- The mini lathe machine quick change tool post can achieve positions of internal cutting, face cutting, and bevel cutting by changing the tool post angle and adjusting the compound rest, moving blades freely with feed rod. 4-Way turret tool post (3/8" max tool size).
• 【SUPPORTIVE & PROTECTIVE】- Soft start, change-over switch for clockwise or counter-clockwise spindle rotation. Equipped with all-metal gears. Steady rest works as end support ensuring chatter-free operation. Backsplash guard included.
• 【ADJUSTABLE TAILSTOCK】- Taper in Tailstock Spindle: MT2. Rotate the lever clockwise to lock the spindle and rotate clockwise to advance the handwheel. To off-set the tailstock for cutting tapers by adjusting the four set screws located on the tailstock base. Travel: compound rest 2-1/8" (54mm), cross slide 3" (76mm).

User questions & answers

Question:	How is it at cutting carbon steel
Answer:	It is capable of being set up to cut steel.
Question:	Do you offer this mini lathe with an attached milling machine
Answer:	Bad machine bad company be warned.
Question:	How do we choose the 110v version
Answer:	I didnt know of a 220v version..
Question:	How is this lathe shipped? is it ups or truck freight
Answer:	Truck Freight

Product features

Variable Speed Design

Motor Power: 0.75KW, Variable Speed(Rpm): 0-2250. LED screen, Spindle Accuracy: 0.0004-0.0012" (0.01-0.03 mm).

Large Swing Range

Swing Over Bed: 8-1/4" (210 mm), Swing Over Cross Slide: 15-3/4" (400mm), 3-Jaw Chuck Diameter: 4.9"/125mm.

4-way Tool Rest

Offers positions of internal cutting, face cutting and bevel cutting. Heat hardening lead screw is reversable by turning A & B handle.

Supportive & Protective

Steady rest for fixing large size pieces. Two backsplash guards.

Accurate Tailstock

Taper in Tailstock Spindle: MT2. Adjusting set screws to make accurate operation.

Wide Application

Can be used in areas such as mini precision parts processing, sample processing and modeling works.

8'' x 16'' Variable Speed Metal Lathe

This precision 8" x 16" Lathe is designed to perform various types of metal. It can be used in areas such as mini precision parts processing, sample processing and modeling works. It features variable-speed spindle with high and low speed ranges and convenient quick-lock tailstock.

• Infinitely Variable Speed
• 750mm Large Swing Range
• Professional Compound Rest
• Supportive & Protective
• Adjustable Tailstock

Package Content

• 【STURDY ALUMINIUM CONSTRUCTION】- The mini metal lathe bed is made of high grade iron. Equipped with nylon gears, this lathe machine is wear-resistant, durable, more accurate rotation and professional. Mini metal lathe power of motor: 550W. The full-length splashguard provides maximum protection.
• 【INFINITELY VARIABLE SPEEDS】- Variable speed from 50-2500 Rpm. Forward and reverse in all speeds. Operate either manually or with the adjustable auto feed rate. The handness and accuracy of the v-slideways are obtained by raw material, heat hardening and grinding. Emergency stop buttom included.
• 【ACCURATE 3-JAW CHUCK】- Mini metal lathe chuck, 3-jaw self-centering chuck, for setting cylindrical materials steadily. Backsplash guard included. Spindle is supported by precision tapered roller bearings, spindle accuracy within 0.0004"(0.01mm).
• 【PROFESSIONAL COMPOUND REST】- The mini metal lathe quick change tool post can achieve positions of internal cutting, face cutting and bevel cutting by changing the tool post angle and adjusting the compound rest. Professional cross slide is designed with abrasive resistance, moving blades freely with feed rod.
• 【WIDE APPLICATION】- Driven by DC motor, this mini metal lathe cut off tool can be used in areas such as mini precision parts processing, sample processing and modeling works.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this a Sieg C3 model mini lathe
Answer:	no problem ! this mine lathe can be used in making wood turned pens !
Question:	How do you remove the chuck
Answer:	fit a 1/4" pen mandrill. That is .014" over 6mm !
Question:	is this powerful enough to cut small titanium parts
Answer:	The chuck can be not removable ! the Chuck can be stuck : 0.6MM-6MM ! the diameter of the drive shaft is 10MM !
Question:	Does it come with any tools? If not, what is recommended
Answer:	sorry ! this machine is diy ! there is not a data port or card slot !

Product features

Heavy & Sturdy Machine

Features a 7 inch swing over bed, 13.78 inch distance between centers and 21mm spindle bore. Includes a thread range of 12-52 TPI, threading dial indicator and standard and metric handwheel graduations.

Infinitely Variable Speeds

Variable speed from 50-2500 Rpm. Forward and reverse in all speeds. Operate either manually or with the adjustable auto feed rate. The feed speed can be adjusted according to the requirements of different workpieces.

High Accuracy Chuck

3-jaw self-centering chuck has gone tested with accuracy and repeatability to set cylindrical materials steadily. Backsplash guard included. Spindle is supported by precision tapered roller bearings, spindle accuracy within 0.01mm.

Four-way Tool Post

T-slotted compound slide with four-way tool post, 4 blades avaliable at most, easy to change quickly. Bevel cutting can be made by adjusting the angle of the compound rest with the lever.

Professional Cross Slide

Designed with abrasive resistance, moving blades freely with feed rod. 16 TPI reversible lead screw. The v-slideways with distance between center: 350mm(13.78").

Wide Applications

Suitable for processing jobs, like counter face turning, driling, threading and cutting jobs on materials made up of round bar. All accessories are well packed.

550W 7" X 14" Variable-speed Metal Lathe With Nylon Gears

The 7 x 14 Inch Precision Mini Benchtop Lathe features a 3-jaw chuck, a MT3 spindle taper, a MT2 tailstock taper, a tool rest and a 3/4 HP motor, designed to perform various types of metal turning, simple to operate. Through high frequency quenching process and precision grinding of high-quality cast iron bed. 0-2250Rpm spindle speed sub-level of two tranches spindle gear change speed control, continuously adjustable. A movable lamp is free for you.

Product description

NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender (EX3700-100NAS). System Requirements:2.4 and/or 5GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless router or gateway, Microsoft. Internet Explorer. 8.0, Firefox. 20, Safari. 5.1, Google Chrome 25.0 browsers or higher. Troubleshooting tip- If you cannot get a WiFi connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender. Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. ft. may vary due to differences in operating environments of wireless networks, including without limitation building materials and wireless interference. Operating temperature: 32°to 104°F.

• Extended wireless coverage: Adds WiFi range coverage up to 1000 square feet, and connects up to 15 devices such as laptops, smartphones, speakers, IP cameras, tablets, IoT devices, and more
• AC750 WIFI speed: Provides up to 750Mbps performance using dual band and patented FastLane technology
• Universal compatibility: works with any wireless router, gateway, or cable modem with wifi. The product may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is based on open source programs, or is non standard or outdated
• Wired Ethernet port: Simply plug in game consoles, streaming players, or other nearby wired devices using the one 10/100M port for maximum speed
• Safe & secure: Supports WEP and WPA/WPA2 wireless security protocols
• Simple to setup: Press the WPS button to connect to your router. Use the NETGEAR WiFi Analyzer app for optimal location

User questions & answers

Question:	My family has two appartments next to each other, both separate electrical installations. Would this work if we wanted to split the internet bill
Answer:	Yes the EX8000 used as a wifi extender you have the option of having a guest network. You can use same SSID name as your main router or use a different SSID altogether. I did have issues with more than one extender on the same network using same SSID name as main router so I had to change one of the extenders to a different SSID.
Question:	Has anyone connected a ps4 of xbox one to the wifi from the range extender? if so, signal and game play any good
Answer:	If you mean an AT&T router signal, yes. If you mean cell tower signal, then no.
Question:	Does it create a new sid or does it exteneded your current sid, so one does not have to switch to differing networks when in range
Answer:	the input voltage is from 100 to 240 volts
Question:	I don't understand how some people give this 4-5 stars and others can't get it to work and give it 1 star
Answer:	there are 4 ports. I use multiple ones as this is the only system I can find that does not change the network name but once a year I also have one break and have to replace it or hard reset it myself.

Product features

Discrete Wall Plug Design

Plug into a wall outlet for a sleek solution that extends your router's range and stays out of sight.

Smart Connect up to 15 Devices

Intelligently selects between dual bands to minimize interference and maximize speed for your smart wireless devices.

5-Minute Setup

Connect to your existing router with one button press, connect devices to your network, and you’re done.

Connect a Wired Device, Too

One 10/100M Ethernet port lets you easily connect a nearby wired device for faster transfer and uninterrupted connection.

Universally Compatible

Works with any WiFi router for hassle-free reliability.

Product description

Specifications:

Material: Aluminum Alloy + ABS

Color: Black + Red

Power: 48W

Motor Speed: 20000rpm

Plug Type: US Plug

Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz

Output: 12V 4A

Can Assemble Machine: Jigsaw, Grinder, Driller, Wood Lathe, Metal Lathe, Miller

6-in-1 Functions: Drilling, Sanding, Turning Lathe, Milling, Sawing, Wood Turning Lathe

Can Process Objects: Wood, Plastics, Soft Metal(Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium, etc.) Acrylic, PCB, etc.



Technique Data of Jigsaw:

Operating Space: 90 * 90mm / 3.54 * 3.54in

Maximum Cutting Saw Depth: 4mm Hardwood, 7mm Triply Wood, 18mm Softwood, 0.5mm Aluminium Flakes, 2mm Organic Glass



Technique Data of Grinder:

Operating Space: 120 * 100mm / 4.72 * 3.94in

Grinding Materials: Wood, Plastics, Soft Metal(Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium, etc.)



Technique Data of Driller:

Operating Space: 120 * 100mm / 4.72 * 3.94in

Slide Stroke: 30-50mm

Collets Size: 1-6mm 

Clamping Size of Vice Clamp: 0-35mm



Technique Data of Wood Lathe:

Maximum Processing Diameter: 45mm  

Processing Length: 135mm

Grinding Materials: Wood, Plastics





Technique Data of Metal Lathe:

Maximum Processing Diameter: 45mm  

Processing Length: 135mm

Grinding Materials: Soft Metal(Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium, etc.)



Technique Data of Miller:

Slide Stroke: 30-50mm

Collets Size: 1-6mm 

Clamping Size of Vice Clamp: 0-35mm

Grinding Materials: Wood, Plastics, Soft Metal(Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium, etc.)

• Mini 6 in 1 lathe machine for DIY assembly of sawing machine, grinder, driller, wood lathe, metal lathe, miller.
• Great handcraft tool kit for DIY, hobby, model making, crafts, students, small parts processing, etc.
• Made of advanced aluminum alloy, durable and non-deformable for usage.
• Interesting to install and use, perfect gift for lathe DIY enthusiasts.
• This mini multipurpose machine can be assembled into 6 kinds of different lathes, but you can use only one kind of these lathes at the same time.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with all the nesassary accessories? And why size accessories fit this unit if I want to buy more
Answer:	Mine broke in less than a week.
Question:	Would this be a good lathe for beginning pen turning
Answer:	I have 2 of these .. Neither have magnets to stick to fridge ... Work well however
Question:	Does it come with lathe tools
Answer:	the foil cutter is plastic and is essentially similar to the vac-u-vin cutter. and a little less expensive. I havetried 5 different foil cutters and this style is the best. If you have a very big bottle the foil cutter mightsnap. My original Vac-u-vin cutter did. I keep two cutters. One in the travel kit and one in the kitchen.
Question:	Does this machine work well with non ferrous metals, such as aluminum and brass
Answer:	It has been so long since I purchased the product I do not know and there are no markings on the foil cutter other then the company. But the quality is amazing and I use it all the time, I purchased it back in 2013 if that tells you anything!

Product description

1/3 Horsepower bench top lathe with variable speed motor

• Motor: 1/3 HP, 2 Amp, 110V, Single-phase, 60 Hz
• 12-inch distance between centers
• 8-inch swing over bed
• Cast iron construction and infinitely variable speed control
• Includes two tool rests

User questions & answers

Question:	I have a chuck that is 1"-8tpi female thread (nova 48111), it doesn't fit on this lathe. what adapter should i buy
Answer:	Buy a 3/4" 16 TPI to 1" 8 TPI adapter. If you further questions go to http://www.woodturningz.com/downloads/w1704_ds.pdf for the specs on this machine.
Question:	is there an adapter for the face plate for mounting live center chucks? I bought one but won't line up with holes
Answer:	I'm not sure if they make the adapter to mount on the face plat. I have a 2" diameter three jaw,self centering scroll type chuck that i bought from Amazon that ihave used that works great,but i think that the holes in the face plate is for mounting a backing block to the piece of wood stock to turn a bowl. It says in the manual that you glue the block to the wood your turning and use the holes to screw the block on to face plate. Hope this helped.
Question:	What size wood stock can it hold? How about something like 12'' long by 8" wide piece of wood
Answer:	The length it will hold will be dependant upon what chucks you have in the head and tail stock. The bulkier the chucks, the shorter the length it will handle. I'd say it will hold 12" lengths unless your chucks are sizable. I wouldn't try more than 4" width stock unless it was short. Although the lathe may hold the stock, it would be too much for the motor. The intended purpose of this lathe is to make small things like ink pens, Christmas ornaments, small toys like tops or yo-yo's and tool handles etc. If you want to mount 12" X 8" stock you should be looking at full sized lathes.
Question:	is there anyway to secure to a bench
Answer:	Yes. It has has three holes in the base that you can bolt it down with. I bolted mine down on a metal stand. It holds it down real solid. Mine is the Shop Fox W1704 also. It is well built. I really like mine. Hope this helps!

Product features

Shop Fox W1704 Benchtop Wood Lathe

Tackle pen turning or other small cutting or shaping projects using the Shop Fox W1704 bench-top lathe from Woodstock International. Made of cast iron, and designed to fit neatly on a workbench, this lathe features a 1/3-horsepower, variable-speed motor and delivers spindle speeds between 700 and 3,200 revolutions per minute (RPM). It also features a safety paddle switch, an MT No. 1 spur center, an MT No. 1 live center, 4-1/4-inch and 7-inch tool rests, a 5-3/4-inch faceplate, and a 3/4-by-16-inch TPI RH spindle.

Includes Two Tool Rests

The W1704 includes both a 4-1/2 and 7-inch tool rest for various turning applications and with a 13-inch distance between centers and an 8-inch swing over the bed this lathe is ideal for a variety of turning projects.

Variable Speed

The infinitely variable speed from 700-3200 RPM comes in handy when turning hard or soft species of wood.

5-3/4-inch Faceplate Included

This benchtop lathe includes a 5-3/4-inch faceplate which threads onto the headstock spindle for non-spindle turning (usually used for making bowls or other items that cannot be supported from the tailstock).

Product description

Heavyweight 6.75 ounce short sleeve pocket tee with tagless back neck for comfort

• 100% Cotton
• Imported
• Machine Wash
• Taped neck and shoulder seams
• Jersey knit, cotton

User questions & answers

Question:	how do these fit compared to carhartt long sleeves
Answer:	I find the Dickies runs a size smaller than Carhartt. I wear a medium in Dickies & a small in Carhardtt. I weigh 165 lbs, 5'11", 33" waist and wear 33" sleeve in dress shirts.
Question:	How long are the sleeves for a medium size
Answer:	I bought two of these in LARGE size. I'm 5' 9" 155 lbs. with a 32" waist. I did not want a snug fit so I bought large and it fits well, maybe just a little large. Not sure how to do proper measurements on a tee-shirt but my large tee-shirt measures: Chest (sleeve seam to seam): 22" Sleeves (shoulder seam to end of sleeve) 23.5" Length (shoulder seam to bottom): 27.5" Hope this helps.
Question:	Is the size labeled "Long" meant to say Large
Answer:	Dear timmy,the size is just large.Dickies Men's 6.75 oz. Heavyweight Work Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Question:	Is this a longer shirt then most? My husband likes shirts that cover his holster on his hip
Answer:	Not super long but longer than average yes.

• 2 pieces "A" for turning, facing, boring, and chamfering
• 2 pieces "B" for turning, facing, boring, and for lead angles
• 1 piece "E" for turning, facing, boring, chamfering, threading, and V-grooving
• Hex wrench and 3 replacement hold-down screws
• Includes 5 inserts TCMT110204

User questions & answers

Question:	Material thus cut
Answer:	These holders hold carbide inserts that specifically to cut hard metals like Hastaloy Incaloy titanium 4140 and also softer metals for instance stainless steel carbon steel cold roll hot roll you see carbide needs a lot torque to work well I still like to grind my own cutters for softer metal aluminum brass copper nickel some stainless gold silver and many more.
Question:	What size are the screws? Need replacements
Answer:	Five extra screws are included in the package as spare parts. For the size of the screws, it's M2.5. The length of it is 0.275" (7mm). You can find the replacement screws easily in your local hardware store. If you need any further assistance, please contact our customer service and we will offer a solution in a timely manner. Thank you.
Question:	what's the number for replacement inserts
Answer:	I like to use the Cobra Carbide 40961. Check it out. I think you will like them better than the inserts that came with the holders.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are these C6 or C2? I need to cut carbon fiber and wood with them
Answer:	10 are C2 and 10 are C6. Each is correctly labeled.
Question:	Where are these cutting bits made? i'm looking for some made in the good ole usa
Answer:	Pretty sure they are not made in USA.